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Minnesota Lawmaker: Donate To My Campaign, Get A Concealed Carry Permit

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Wednesday, August 14, 2013 7:06 AM

NIKI2

Gettin' old, but still a hippie at heart...


A Republican lawmaker in Minnesota will seek to raise money Saturday by offering supporters handgun training in exchange for a contribution to her re-election campaign. Flyer reads: "Get Your Carry Permit With Cindy!" ( https://www.facebook.com/events/456147511150874/)
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It’s open season for legislators with a 2014 re-election campaign in their sights. State Rep. Cindy Pugh thinks she’s hit a bull’s-eye with her “Get Your Carry Permit With Cindy!” fundraiser next weekend, which provides residents a change to train with firearms and contribute to her political coffer.

Pugh’s supporters will contribute to her campaign by paying $125 to take a one-day training class Saturday. The session in the Twin Cities suburb of Chanhassen covers the state-required training needed to apply for a permit to carry a handgun in Minnesota.

“My concern about a legislator using a concealed and carry permit class to raise money is it’s kind of cynical in a way,” said Joan Peterson, a board member of Protect Minnesota and the Brady Campaign. “It’s kind of already telling people alright, I support your gun rights no matter what. I mean, I don’t know how else you could look at it.”

One of Pugh’s constituents will be the instructor, certified trainer Andrew Rothman, a well-known leader in opposing gun restrictions. “She’s getting all the profits. I’m getting 5 bucks to cover my photocopying costs,” said Rothman. “I think the campaign is buying them lunch, too. It’s all gravy from there…I’m just showing up and volunteering, exactly the same as if I drove her car in a parade.” http://watchdog.org/100847/open-season-mn-legislator-targets-handgun-p
ermit-class-for-fundraiser/


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Wednesday, August 14, 2013 8:49 AM

GEEZER

Keep the Shiny side up


Well, at least folks will be getting more for their money than those who just send it in, except those donors whose contributions are in the six figure range.


"When your heart breaks, you choose what to fill the cracks with. Love or hate. But hate won't ever heal. Only love can do that."

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Wednesday, August 14, 2013 9:08 AM

NEWOLDBROWNCOAT


'S Probably legal.

Be an interesting experiment, though-- get a convicted felon to show up, donate the money, see what happens.

If turned down, could felon sue? Would he get his money back?

Maybe not-- though the slogan is "Get your permit with Cindy!", sounds like they're actually paying for a firearm safety class. Oughtta be legal for a even a felon to take that.

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Wednesday, August 14, 2013 10:05 AM

NIKI2

Gettin' old, but still a hippie at heart...


They have to do the usual, NewOld, background check, etc., etc. It just gets them the class, and anyone can take that. Kind of lack of truth in advertising, but what the hell...


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