hi there, I apologize if this is not in the correct sub forum. I was just recently directed to your forum by one your members who also frequents calguns.net (I'm originally a Californian so I do most of my hanging out over there)

I'm currently a student who is attending Columbia University in NYC, and am active with the CU Libertarians.

I just got back from our weekly meeting, at which the other members were very supportive of the idea of putting on a machine gun shoot-n-q to get Columbia/NYU students active on the RKBA.

Essentially it would be a road trip to a nearby free state (Pennsylvania was mentioned as an ideal candidate) where we would have the opportunity to teach gun safety to some of the top students at one of the most liberal schools in the country. Then, there would be some range time under VERY close supervision, followed by a BBQ and we'd probably get some pro RKBA speakers lined up to speak after the dinner.

And in the process there would be GREAT PR opportunities for everyone involved.

We'll probably be needing to find an 07FFL/02SOT or private gun owner/club who is located close to NYC (anywhere within 4 hours or so is workable) and we'll be trying to get together a lot of sponsorship (ammo/equipment isn't cheap and qualified NFA instructors are hard to come by). If you have any idea of who to contact, or suggestions of where to hold the event the would be greatly appreciated... my personal experience in Pennsylvania is very very limited... and my NFA experiance is limited (CA only has C&R SBR/SBS's inside the state... we only get to use the fun stuff when we go vacation in nevada)

The NYU republicans seemed interested in participating and its possible that some other NYC based school organizations may be looking to get involved.

If anyone here knows of any manufacturers/clubs/organizations who we can approach to try to get this off the ground please let me know.

this will likely be very manpower intensive as it is vital that basic firearms instruction be provided as well as a high level of supervision, so if anyone knows of organizations who may be willing to provide supervision as well as firearms safety instruction that would be ideal.

It is very likely that this will attract a huge amount of backlash from both the university and politicians (Bloomberg et all) but that just means national media attention and more to offer sponsors.

Everything is still just up in the air, but based on the reception the idea received it could be a hugely successful event.... and if the university tries to block it from happening, the first amendment issues and positive press that would result from the institution suppressing free speech could be amazing.

This is also a great way to get some of the more politically active, freedom minded individuals who are active in NYC focused on the RKBA....

So.... suggestions? comments? criticisms?

any input/help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

Marc

This probably isn't the best forum (perhaps NFA Legal and Political), but oh well.

I commend you on your efforts and I'd help if you weren't so far away. I extended the offer of NFA playtime to a local law school that was having a "Second Amendment Appreciation Day" at my range and got a curt rebuff. So at least you're that much ahead.

Good luck.

Bump because I think this is a phenominal idea. Unfortunately I have nothing to contribute, as all the MG owners I know live well outside your acceptable range. Good luck though!