Idea for IPs to help the MD situation?

Mr H · May 23, 2014

OK, not just IPs, but all LGSs across the state... but I wanted to see the temper here, first...

I was driving all over central MD today, and something clicked.

What if.........

LGSs and clubs across the state started participating in the Adopt-a-Road/Highway (or whatever it's called) programs in high-visibility areas near their shops?

Not only name exposure, but also a saturation across the state of firearms businesses in a 'community' effort. Gun folk doing good things, for good reasons.

No more pariahs.

Take it. Leave it. Throw rocks.

Just a thought, FWIW.

Boondock Saint · May 23, 2014

I seem to recall that program is dead, or at least it was the last time this idea came up. Maybe it's back in operation? Existing signs before the shut down were allowed to stay, if memory serves.

pskryja · May 23, 2014

Boondock Saint said:
I seem to recall that program is dead, or at least it was the last time this idea came up. Maybe it's back in operation? Existing signs before the shut down were allowed to stay, if memory serves.

No the program is still active. http://roads.maryland.gov/index.aspx?pageid=11

I like the idea :-)

swinokur · May 23, 2014

excellent thinking sir.

outside the box too.

Mr H · May 23, 2014

Simple. Subtle. Subversive.

Engage Armament · May 23, 2014

I call anyplace where hippies reside. Preferably Takoma Park.

Mr H · May 23, 2014

Boondock Saint said:
I seem to recall that program is dead, or at least it was the last time this idea came up. Maybe it's back in operation? Existing signs before the shut down were allowed to stay, if memory serves.

I see new signs, and changes to signs, pretty regularly.

Mr H · May 23, 2014

Engage Armament said:
I call anyplace where hippies reside. Preferably Takoma Park.

But you're a troublemaker.

I'll get over that way, someday.

Boondock Saint · May 23, 2014

pskryja said:
No the program is still active. http://roads.maryland.gov/index.aspx?pageid=11

I like the idea :-)

Mr H said:
I see new signs, and changes to signs, pretty regularly.

I'll be interested to see if any IPs or other pro 2A orgs are able to get a sign. My memory is quite fallible, but I don't think I'm manufacturing this particular memory. Wouldn't be the first time, though.

Dave MP · May 23, 2014

Engage Armament said:
I call anyplace where hippies reside. Preferably Takoma Park.

Greenbelt?

Mr H · May 23, 2014

If they can get it? Win.

If they are denied? ooooooohhh.......

justsand · May 23, 2014

The iwla I belong to does this the state provided training and some supplies you fill the bags and leave them on the side of the road they pick it up

Mr H · May 23, 2014

justsand said:
The iwla I belong to does this the state provided training and some supplies you fill the bags and leave them on the side of the road they pick it up

Good to know.

But, the real point here is something more.

The General public isn't going to register an IWLA chapter, but when they see "My Local Gun Shop" on a sign??

Then, we're talking.

Dave MP · May 23, 2014

Sponsor a 5K, with proceeds going to a local charity.

newq · May 23, 2014

To boot if IP's don't have the man power we could get some folk her who are in the area and willing to lend a hand in the effort.

After all I wouldn't want to place the burden solely on our IP's.

newq · May 23, 2014

Which brings up another point. I bet gun clubs could do this as well to help with the effort. You know if we started getting involved civically it would be hard for them to down such a community friendly group. By civically I mean christmas toy drives, and tables at town/state fairs etc.

TopShelf · May 23, 2014

great idea!

mcbruzdzinski · May 23, 2014

newq said:
Which brings up another point. I bet gun clubs could do this as well to help with the effort. You know if we started getting involved civically it would be hard for them to down such a community friendly group. By civically I mean christmas toy drives, and tables at town/state fairs etc.

I will pitch the idea to Monumental Rifle and Pistol Club next month and see how it goes. For sure we could take a section of Liberty Rd, Marriottsville Road, Frederick Road, or US 70 as they are all close to the AGC range that we call home.

Maybe other AGC clubs could take other sections. With 29 clubs, we should be able to cover that area of Baltimore, Carroll and Howard County.

myright · May 23, 2014

I have seen on youtube, OC carriers pick up trash on roads.Actually it was in a city with sidewalks. I am not sure where it was filmed.

501st · May 23, 2014

Mr H said:
OK, not just IPs, but all LGSs across the state... but I wanted to see the temper here, first...

I was driving all over central MD today, and something clicked.

What if.........

LGSs across the state started participating in the Adopt-a-Road/Highway (or whatever it's called) programs in high-visibility areas near their shops?

Not only name exposure, but also a saturation across the state of firearms businesses in a 'community' effort. Gun folk doing good things, for good reasons.

No more pariahs.

Take it. Leave it. Throw rocks.

Just a thought, FWIW.

Idea for IPs to help the MD situation?

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