A statewide gun rights group has chosen the Citrus Heights Community Center for its April 25 crab feed, citing its growing numbers as a primary reason for the venue.
With an auction, gun raffle, and games planned — and $55 dollars a seat, or $800 for a table — the gun rights group is hoping to raise money to “Get out the vote” this election year, as well as gain some new members.
Boasting nearly 10,000 supporters on Facebook, the organization seeks to distinguish itself with a “no-compromise” approach to its lobbying efforts, drawing support from gun owners who say other groups are not strong enough on 2nd Amendment issues.
“Our focus this year will be centered on the upcoming elections,” said Sam Paredes, executive director of Gun Owners of California. “We are dedicated to electing pro-gunners and defeating gun-controllers throughout California.”
The Folsom-based organization is also the state affiliate of Gun Owners of America – a national gun rights organization calling itself “The only no compromise gun lobby in Washington.” The GOA Political Action Committee has already donated $4,500 to Republican Congressional Candidate Igor Birman, whose district includes Citrus Heights.
Additional ties to the city include the support of Shooters Warehouse in Citrus Heights, a local gun shop whose name is prominently shown as a sponsor on the GOC website.
GOC was founded in 1975 by former Senator H.L. Richardson, who served in the California legislature for 22 years. He also authored “Confrontational Politics,” a book that encourages conservative activists to organize issue-focused lobbying groups like the one he formed.
The crab feed is scheduled for this Friday at 5:30 p.m. at the Community Center in Citrus Heights.
