[Activist]

My thanks to all the PAFOA members for their support and well thought out comments!

You are all aware of exactly what's been going on in Harrisburg. You should know that what you can see is going on is but the mere tip of the iceberg. I want to emphasize that the only thing that has stopped Rendell and his juggernaut of gun control is the involvement of the average gunowner and citizen. All the phone calls, e-mails, faxes and letters has shaken the foundations of those who thought we would roll over and play dead.

My decision to participate in the PCN show on gun laws was part of our broader strategy to confront these groups whenever they surface and force them to explain themselves publicly. On the show Joe Grace accused me of making this personal and he was absolutely accurate as the position of cease-fire PA, Joe Grace and all the other anti-gunners on our freedoms is a personal affront to all of the men and women who have defended our nation throughout our history.

I also want to point out that these shows have a particular way of structuring the discussion in my comments and points were geared not to debate the technical aspects of gun control but to show the hypocrisy of Joe Grace and cease-fire PA. I greatly appreciated all of the callers who seem to focus on Joe Grace and his position on the issues (we call him quicksand Joe). These shows are a careful balancing act of fact, emotion, and strategy on how you approach issues as well as the tactical timing of any confrontations. I will not allow lies to go unchallenged if I can help it in any way!

The election and legislative activities have kept me enormously busy but I wanted to take a moment on this important holiday weekend to thank all of you for your contributions in defense of our freedoms.

Pennsylvania is on the front lines of the gun control fight as evidenced by the donation of $350,000 by the Joyce foundation to cease-fire PA just this past week. I would also point out that it is no mistake that this announcement was done in Pittsburgh as the anti-gunners have stated repeatedly that they believe the western part of the Pennsylvania is where the bulk of opposition comes from on gun control. It is my deep desire to prove to them that all Pennsylvanians share a common bond and belief in article 1 section 21.

Thank you again! Semper Fi!

Kim Stolfer, Chairman
Firearms Owners Against Crime
Chairman, Legislative Committee
Allegheny County Sportsmens League