Hi Carolyn, I do agree that the "AKC" is involved, but that is not the same as leading the fight. I do believe that more people own dogs than guns, but look at what the "NRA" does for it's members. For less money than P/C dues they: Give you your choice of one of three excellent magazines. Contact every member, in every State regarding gun control legislation. Publish State and National voting records and recommend those who support their position. Operate an extremely good lobby at both the State and Federal level. The "AKC" has the database on all registered dog owners, and without puppy registrations and show entry's they have no income. The "Board of the AKC" shouldn't be able to sleep at night. They need to leading this fight, not just supporting the efforts of people like Paul. Ed ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================