Texas Gun Owners Lobby Day with Rachel Malone of Gun Owners of America

Published on January 12, 2021
Duration: 11:42

Rachel Malone of Gun Owners of America outlines 'Texas Gold,' a grassroots initiative for Texans to lobby legislators for gun rights. The program involves a two-phase approach: an initial Zoom briefing on January 16th, 2021, providing bill updates, talking points, and legislative district breakout sessions, followed by guidance to schedule meetings with individual representatives. The emphasis is on constituent engagement and personal advocacy to restore gun rights in Texas.

Quick Summary

Texas Gold is Gun Owners of America's initiative for Texans to lobby legislators for gun rights. Sign up at gunowners.org/texas for Phase One (Jan 16th Zoom briefing) and Phase Two (meeting your legislator). The program provides talking points and guidance to empower grassroots advocacy and restore Second Amendment rights.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: The Fight for Firearms Rights
  2. 00:24Guest Introduction: Rachel Malone of Gun Owners of America
  3. 01:12Why Texas Gold Matters: Grassroots Power
  4. 02:12What is Texas Gold? Gun Owners Lobby Day Explained
  5. 03:05How to Get Involved: Sign Up for Texas Gold
  6. 03:26Phase One: Zoom Briefing and District Breakouts
  7. 04:08Talking Points and Resources for Advocacy
  8. 05:22Phase Two: Meeting Your Legislator
  9. 06:09The Importance of Proactive Engagement
  10. 08:11You Are Qualified: Sharing Your Story
  11. 08:48Capitol Security and Advocacy Impact
  12. 10:15Final Call to Action: Sign Up for Texas Gold
  13. 11:05Closing Remarks and Vigilance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Texas Gold and how can Texans get involved?

Texas Gold is Gun Owners of America's initiative for Texans to lobby legislators. Texans can get involved by signing up at gunowners.org/texas. The program includes a Zoom briefing on January 16th, 2021, providing legislative updates and talking points, followed by guidance to schedule meetings with their representatives.

What is the purpose of Texas Gold's two-phase approach?

Texas Gold's Phase One, a Zoom briefing, equips participants with information on current bills and talking points. Phase Two guides these participants in scheduling meetings with their individual legislators, fostering direct constituent advocacy to restore gun rights in Texas.

Why is grassroots involvement crucial for gun rights advocacy in Texas?

Grassroots involvement is crucial because legislators are more influenced by their constituents. When voters show up, call, or meet with representatives, it demonstrates a strong base of support for gun rights, making it harder for legislators to ignore these concerns.

What resources will participants receive through Texas Gold?

Participants who sign up for Texas Gold will receive a PDF booklet of talking points and a mailed paper copy. These materials are designed to help them speak intelligently and effectively when discussing gun rights issues with their legislators.

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