Together, We Will Win!
But We Can’t Do It Without You!
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The staff and members of SDCOG, OCGO, RCGO & SBCGO hold all of our Armed Service Members and their families in our prayers today and everyday!
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Riverside County Gun Owners Recommends “Yes” Vote on Governor Recall
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Riverside County Gun Owners (RCGO), a political action committee (PAC) promoting Second Amendment rights, has announced its endorsement for a “YES” vote for the upcoming California gubernatorial recall election.
“We are not endorsing a candidate, but we are supporting a yes vote on removing the current governor,” said Schwartz. “We are encouraging everyone to commit to show up to vote and make sure everyone you know does the same.”
First-term Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is the most anti-Second Amendment governor the state has ever endured. Newsom is responsible for the success of Prop 63, which created a poorly run ammunition registration program. Newsom has also signed into law SB 61 which bans adults under 21 from purchasing firearms, AB 879 which requires going through a firearms dealer to buy gun components, AB 1297 which increased fees on carry permits, and AB 893 which bans gun show gatherings at the San Diego-based fairgrounds.
“Not only has Newsom supported horribly restrictive gun laws, but he has been outwardly hostile towards gun owners with his rhetoric. We need someone who is inclusive when it comes to civil rights; not divisive,” said Schwartz.
Newsom is facing a recall election after more than 2.1 million signatures were collected on recall petitions from registered California voters. The election is scheduled for Sept. 14, although ballots are expected to arrive in mailboxes to every registered voter starting the week of Aug. 16.
Names of more than 40 candidates, both Republicans and Democrats, will appear on a ballot that will ask voters to answer only two questions: First, should Gov. Newsom be removed? And, second, who should replace him? “The second vote will count only if a majority votes ‘yes’ on the first question,” said Michael Schwartz, executive director, SDCGO.
“We want to make sure the election options and priorities are clear,” Schwartz said. “Our recommended advice is to avoid focusing on your favorite replacement candidate. Arguing over your preferred replacement candidate won’t get Newsom out of office. The absolute best way to support your candidate is to get more people to vote to recall Newsom.”
“Because of low voter turnout, every vote will matter, so get everybody you know to cast a ballot in favor of the recall,” said Schwartz. “I mean everybody, including your favorite shooting buddy, veterinarian, bartender, plumber, Uber driver, neighbor, friend, coworker, and family member. Getting people who hadn’t planned to vote to cast a ballot can actually change the calculus of the race.”
Founded in 2019, Riverside County Gun Owners is a registered political action committee (FPPC ID #1419037) and advocacy organization focused on organizing the gun industry and community and protecting the U.S. Constitution’s Second Amendment right to bear arms.
Based on its membership size of over 300 individuals,
While every U.S. state has a Second Amendment PAC, along with several nationwide gun rights PACs, RCGO is strictly local, countywide Second Amendment advocacy organization providing news and information on new gun laws and expanding, along with expanding and restoring Second Amendment rights. RCGO sponsored events include gun safety classes, small gun shows, sporting clay shoots, social gatherings and pistol, rifle and shotgun experiences taught by professional instructors. For more information, visit www.riversidecountygunowners.com.
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17th Annual Poker Run and Rally in Temecula!
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Join us for the 17th Annual Brotherhood of Marine Corps Riders Poker Run & Rally on September 11, 2021. There will be food, vendors, live music, beer, lots of raffle prizes, auction, and a 50/50 drawing, so come out to the party and enjoy the afternoon listening to music. $10 dollars pays for entrance, parking, and a meal ticket. All proceeds go to support the Semper Fi & America’s Fund, helping veterans and their families. Live Entertainment by DJ Johnny Herrera and Old Skool Roxx.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!!!! Each Volunteer is granted Free Entry, work a few hours and then you are free to go enjoy the show! RCGO and #NotMeRC will have a booth at the Wild West Arena in Winchester and we are looking for Volunteers to help (wo)man the booth for both RCGO and #NotMeRC. Click Here to Volunteer Today!
Help us out at our booth at the gun show!
We will provide all the tools and materials for you to assist us with the following:
- Hand out literature about local issues and SBCGO/RCGO
- Talk to attendees about SBCGO/RCGO membership
- Assist people in becoming a member of SBCGO/RCGO
- Help gather email addresses for SBCGO/RCGO mailing lists
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Murrieta Police Chief Tony Conrad
Anti-Second Amendment!
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Riverside County Gun Owners Warns Murrieta Residents to Avoid Getting CCWs From Murrieta Police Department!
Riverside County Gun Owners (RCGO), a political action committee (PAC) promoting Second Amendment rights, is warning all Murrieta residents to avoid applying for a Carry Concealed Weapon permit (CCW) through the Murrieta Police Department. Instead, applicants should utilize the CCW process through the Riverside County Sheriff’s Licensing Department.
“Murrieta was the first to start issuing CCWs under the previous sheriff. At the time, it took years to get a CCW, and we are grateful for their initiative,” said Michael Schwartz, on behalf of RCGO. “But a lot has changed, and Murrieta Police Chief Tony Conrad is frankly ripping off Murrieta residents by unnecessarily charging an additional $150 for every application.”
Unlike Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, or any county in California, Chief Conrad requires that 100% of CCW applicants complete the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2) test before they are issued a CCW. The MMPI-2 does not test an applicant’s sanity, nor does the test make a determination on a person’s mental health condition. The MMPI-2 is most often used to pre-test law enforcement, fire, and public safety employees to see if the applicant’s personality is optimal for training and on-the-job performance in those specific fields. Under California CCW laws, there is no requirement by the state that a personality test be administered nor is there a requirement that citizens have the same personality as a police officer.
“RCGO met with Chief Conrad to make a simple and reasonable request — bring your process into parity with Riverside County and the rest of California. Stop the 100% requirement and only use these personality tests on applicants as needed,” said Schwartz. “Chief Conrad refused to even consider our request and said he did not want to allow ‘certain personalities’ to have a CCW. Yet, he was unable to define which personalities he dislikes. He went on to admit that even though he has never denied a permit based on the test results, he would not consider removing what is essentially a $150 personality tax.”
According to the Murrieta Police Department website, the MMPI-2 test is administered by two outside vendors and costs $150 per applicant. Chief Conrad went on record saying that he did not agree that the test is a personality test, but the name of the test and Chief Conrad’s subsequent statements contradict his claim.
“Chief Conrad is requiring applicants to go through this personality test to see if he likes you enough to issue a CCW for self-protection, and he charges you $150 for the privilege,” Schwartz said. “Murietta’s city council clearly was working for the people of their city when they implemented their CCW program, but Chief Conrad does not appear to have their best interests in mind. It is fair to wonder whose best interest he does have in mind. I was surprised by Chief Conrad’s hardline stance, and now RCGO is not only concerned about a personality test being an unusual roadblock to your ability to defend yourself, but now I am wondering why that $150 fee is so important to him and his department. Regardless of the results of an investigation into those fees, nobody hired a police chief to judge an applicant’s personality. It is outrageous that he refuses to remove a test that is not required, that is not relevant to your ability to defend your life, and that he admitted isn’t used to deny applicants. Yet, it is required for 100% of CCW applicants. It needs to end.”
If you would like to voice your disapproval and call for an end to Chief Conrad’s personality test requirement for all applicants, please call him directly at (951) 461-6309 and send him an email at tconrad@murrietaca.gov. Despite how frustrated we all are, please be respectful and polite.
Founded in 2019, Riverside County Gun Owners is a registered political action committee (FPPC #1419037) and advocacy organization focused on organizing the gun industry and community and protecting the U.S. Constitution’s Second Amendment right to bear arms.
RCGO provides Second Amendment advocacy organization providing news and information on new gun laws, along with expanding and restoring Second Amendment rights in Riverside County. For more information visit: www.RiversideCountyGunOwners.com
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Calling All Members, We Need Your Help!
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Do you find yourself watching the local news or reading the newspaper, saying “Someone Should Do Something!”?
NOW is the time to do something, Be THE SOMEONE! Volunteer Today!
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Monthly Meeting Info!
Want more info so you can join in the fun? Click the info below and mark your calendar!
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Monthly Virtual CCW Seminar!
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Paid for by Riverside County Gun Owners Political Action Committee
FPPC ID # 1419037
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