Dear Colorado Legislature and Executive office,
Who is it you think butters your bread?
In a time of economic uncertainty, it would be unwise to alienate the hunters and firearm friendly people that travel to your state annually to spend vast quantities of money. From game tags, to lodging, for dining and groceries, to all kinds of local purchases, as well as discrimination of local businesses, I’m wondering if you have managed to hurt your pocket book in ways you’ve never imagined.
The 2A community is tired of being pushed around. We all manage to pay handsome taxes on our goods. We abide by laws. We pose no threat to anyone as good citizens. Yet we continually find ourselves as the proverbial whipping boy. In case you hadn’t noticed, this is grinding to a halt.
I took some of the people that work for me and spent February 8th through 10th in your lovely state looking at ranches and property. My wife and I had decided to buy land we looked at not far from Canon City. Today, February 18th, 2013, we have halted that purchase. There is no way we're going to support a state that believes my right to self defense should be limited. We won’t buy your Elk Tags. We won’t use your outfitters. We won’t buy my gear in your stores. We won’t buy your gasoline and diesel for my vehicles. We won’t shop in your stores, stay in your hotels, and we won’t be eating in your restaurants. Your local businesses won’t enjoy revenue earned from our purchases, and the state won’t collect a nickel of the associated tax.
Opting to alienate the primary group of people that visit your state for tourism, hunting, and vacationing seems inherently foolish and ill advised. I’m encouraging others to approach your decision to ban weapon magazines to do the same.
Congratulations Colorado. Be careful what you wish for, as you just may get it.
Regards,
Michael Ware – CEO
Controlled Chaos Arms
Who is it you think butters your bread?
In a time of economic uncertainty, it would be unwise to alienate the hunters and firearm friendly people that travel to your state annually to spend vast quantities of money. From game tags, to lodging, for dining and groceries, to all kinds of local purchases, as well as discrimination of local businesses, I’m wondering if you have managed to hurt your pocket book in ways you’ve never imagined.
The 2A community is tired of being pushed around. We all manage to pay handsome taxes on our goods. We abide by laws. We pose no threat to anyone as good citizens. Yet we continually find ourselves as the proverbial whipping boy. In case you hadn’t noticed, this is grinding to a halt.
I took some of the people that work for me and spent February 8th through 10th in your lovely state looking at ranches and property. My wife and I had decided to buy land we looked at not far from Canon City. Today, February 18th, 2013, we have halted that purchase. There is no way we're going to support a state that believes my right to self defense should be limited. We won’t buy your Elk Tags. We won’t use your outfitters. We won’t buy my gear in your stores. We won’t buy your gasoline and diesel for my vehicles. We won’t shop in your stores, stay in your hotels, and we won’t be eating in your restaurants. Your local businesses won’t enjoy revenue earned from our purchases, and the state won’t collect a nickel of the associated tax.
Opting to alienate the primary group of people that visit your state for tourism, hunting, and vacationing seems inherently foolish and ill advised. I’m encouraging others to approach your decision to ban weapon magazines to do the same.
Congratulations Colorado. Be careful what you wish for, as you just may get it.
Regards,
Michael Ware – CEO
Controlled Chaos Arms