The Ken Gage Hero's Reward Fund

[powerchuter]

Hi All,
Two things I want to address with this post...

First, and most important, if you haven't read "Unintended Consequences" by John Ross and "Enemies Foreign And Domestic" by Matthew Bracken then I would advise you to do so as these are both MUST READ books for everyone in the gun culture and liberty spectrum!  With this latest campus shooting leaving 33 dead...you may well see some serious anti-gun legislation being passed(Matthew's book details a complete nationwide ban on all semi-automatic firearms).  Screw silver and gold...I'm buying lead and steel!  Time to shoot the bastards!


Second, I have not found out the name of the hero from the Uptown yet, but I am concerned that the police took his defensive arm(and I'm sure didn't give him a loaner!).  As a reward and also to get a defensive firearm back on this guy's hip I am starting a Hero Victory Fund to get enough money together to personally take this guy to Riley's and give him the money as a gift so he can buy a brand new firearm, ammunition, and accessories.  It is my intention to also use this as a media event and I would like to have others participate and(if you are willing) to have a group photo taken with this gentleman and his new firearm.

I would like to raise as much as possible to give to him ASAP since he may be without a defensive arm right now.

I am personally pledging $100.00 and I will also collect any donations that people are willing to give to this worthy cause!

Please email me personally if you'd like to donate!

Thanks,
Rob

[Quantrill]

GREAT idea!  I don't know how much I'll be able to contribute but I'll see what I can do.  This may even get a positive review in the Union Leader...

[powerchuter]

If every FSP member donated $2.00 we could buy him a Barrett Model 82A1, ammunition, and some accessories!

Of course it wouldn't exactly fit in his shoulder holster...lol.

If every current "in-state" Porcupine donated even just $1.00 each that would be $458 and with my $100.00 pledge that would be enough to purchase a decent firearm at Riley's.

Of course we won't get even a dollar from most people so those who really value this will have to shoulder the load for the rest of the bunch...

Hasn't it always been that way...
The extreme sacrifices of a few...
Benefiting the masses...

Hey, let's show this state what we're made of!

Live Free Or Die!

[powerchuter]

Now we have the patron's name and a quick search for "ken gage" and "nh" resulted in this phone number and address(public domain and hence, postable).

Ken Gage     (603) 624-1473     465 Rimmon St,  Manchester, NH 03102

I'm going to try to contact him asap.
Does anyone know him?

Thanks,
Rob

[powerchuter]

Now we have the patron's name and a quick search for "ken gage" and "nh" resulted in this phone number and address(public domain and hence, postable).

Ken Gage     (603) 624-1473     465 Rimmon St,  Manchester, NH 03102

I'm going to try to contact him asap.
Does anyone know him?

Thanks,
Rob

When the phone number was called a machine answered with rap music in the background and "Shelley Barnes" requesting a message(none left at this time).

I have several persons checking on additional contact information.
Please advise asap if you know Ken Gage or have any contact information.

Thanks,
Rob

[Recumbent ReCycler]

I have a P3AT, and I agree that it is a pretty nice gun considering its very reasonable price (a little over $300).  I found that mine is quite accurate, especially for such a small handgun.  I outfitted mine with one of these Pocket Slipper laser units for about $100.

I found that the iron sights are rudimentary, but point in the right spot so that the bullets hit where I'm aiming.  The laser was a little off when I first installed it, but with a little tweaking, I got it pretty close.  I like my Sig best, but for an easy to conceal, comfortable, and easy to use handgun, it's hard to beat the P3AT.  Rob, are you going to the GO-NH meeting tonight?  I don't have much money, but I'd be willing to pitch in a couple bucks for the let's buy Ken Gage a gun fund.

[powerchuter]

I'm not 100% on the GONH meeting tonight but if you just want to pledge an amount via private email I'll let you know if and when we need the donation(he may or may not accept)...

This goes likewise for everyone else that would like to make a pledge...

[MaineShark]

I have a S&W 940 (5-shot, 9mm J-frame)that could be the gun for him, if he wants it.  With the new business starting, I'm pressed for cashflow right now, but I'd be willing to discount pretty far below what I would otherwise ask for it, as my contribution.  I think these go for about $500, last I checked.  If the Porcs can raise $300, we can give it to Gage.

Joe

[powerchuter]

Ok!
Here is the latest on our fund to allow Ken Gage to purchase a "reward" and "replacement" firearm for the one that the police will probably have for some time(from prior experience, police are required to send all confiscated or retained handguns to an FBI lab for ballistic identification to see if it has been used in a crime...this takes place anytime the police have occasion to obtain possession of a handgun)...

I went to the GONH meeting tonight and spoke to the members and to the first vice president Ralph Demicco who also own's Riley's in Hooksett...  Ken Gage is a customer of Ralph's and was in the shop today...  Ralph said he would collect donations for Ken and provide a deep discount so Ken can purchase a new firearm as a reward for his bravery and to replace the one the police took...

I gave Ralph my $100.00 donation and GONH member Toni Piper also donated $10.00...  I'll bet Riley's is buzzing tomorrow and we could very well see donations reach over $1000.00 which means Ken can choose from most any of the handguns that Riley's has in stock or could order for him!!!

I'll be requesting that Ralph include the names(and organizations) of the donors(if they so choose) in a press release complete with photos of Ken, any donors we can notify who can be present, and his new sidearm!

Please send your donations to:

The Ken Gage Hero's Reward Fund
C/O:  Ralph Demicco
Riley's Sport Shop
1575 Hooksett Road, Daniel Webster Highway
Hooksett, NH 03106

If you have any questions you can contact Ralph or myself!

Also, congratulations are in order for Tim Logsdon(Defenderofliberty) who was elected to the GONH board of directors!!!  Yeah Tim!!!

[Insurgent]

I'd be happy to donate $25 to the cause 
PayPal ok?

[powerchuter]

I'd be happy to donate $25 to the cause 
PayPal ok?

I doubt if Ralph accepts PayPal(and neither do I)...
Perhaps you could get some cash and drop it off in the next couple of days...

Thanks,
Rob

[lastlady]

Ok!
Here is the latest on our fund to allow Ken Gage to purchase a "reward" and "replacement" firearm for the one that the police will probably have for some time(from prior experience, police are required to send all confiscated or retained handguns to an FBI lab for ballistic identification to see if it has been used in a crime...this takes place anytime the police have occasion to obtain possession of a handgun)...

I went to the GONH meeting tonight and spoke to the members and to the first vice president Ralph Demicco who also own's Riley's in Hooksett...  Ken Gage is a customer of Ralph's and was in the shop today...  Ralph said he would collect donations for Ken and provide a deep discount so Ken can purchase a new firearm as a reward for his bravery and to replace the one the police took...

I gave Ralph my $100.00 donation and GONH member Toni Piper also donated $10.00...  I'll bet Riley's is buzzing tomorrow and we could very well see donations reach over $1000.00 which means Ken can choose from most any of the handguns that Riley's has in stock or could order for him!!!

I'll be requesting that Ralph include the names(and organizations) of the donors(if they so choose) in a press release complete with photos of Ken, any donors we can notify who can be present, and his new sidearm!

Please send your donations to:

The Ken Gage Hero's Reward Fund
C/O:  Ralph Demicco
1575 Hooksett Road, Daniel Webster Highway
Hooksett, NH 03106

If you have any questions you can contact Ralph or myself!

Also, congratulations are in order for Tim Logsdon(Defenderofliberty) who was elected to the GONH board of directors!!!  Yeah Tim!!!

You can count on me for $30 FRN

[jaqeboy]

Here is the latest on our fund to allow Ken Gage to purchase a "reward" and "replacement" firearm for the one that the police will probably have for some time...

...  Ralph said he would collect donations for Ken and provide a deep discount so Ken can purchase a new firearm as a reward for his bravery and to replace the one the police took...

Count me in for $25 FRN or $30 LD, if they'll take that.

[powerchuter]

Hi All,
Jenn Coffey, the state coordinator for the Second Amendment Sisters has picked up our request for donations and sent it to her members...I'm assuming the story will get picked up by the national organization and donations may come in from all across the nation!

A huge THANKS to Jenn for everything that she does for us!!!!!

I can't praise her enough!

[powerchuter]

I have posted a request for donations to several areas of Craigslist to increase donations and media exposure.

http://nh.craigslist.org/vnn/314042255.html

and

http://nh.craigslist.org/pol/314046347.html

Please do the same at other websites that you are familiar with!

Thanks,
Rob