FAQ

Who and what is FPC?

Please see our About Us page for more on FPC and our vision.

Firearms Policy Coalition is a true coalition of grassroots civil rights organizations, led by managing director Brandon Combs of California Association of Federal Firearms Licensees (CAL-FFL) and The Calguns Foundation (CGF). FPC offers an agile, effective, and scalable vehicle for advocacy, education, and grassroots action to advance Second Amendment rights. A list of our member organizations can be found at our About page.

Ultimately, Firearms Policy Coalition is YOU.  Our fundamental right to keep and bear arms is not determined or qualified by race, class, wealth, or political affiliation.  FPC is comprised of members, supporters, and volunteers from all walks of life, bound together by a common passion for defending and responsibly exercising our Constitutional rights. We welcome and encourage people from every background to join with us.

Can other organizations become allied with FPC?

FPC is designed to scale, first into the gun rights “battleground states” and then all states.  FPC has a national advocacy component right out of the gate.  We’re looking forward to adding additional like-minded state-level organizations all across America.  Please Contact Us for more information or if your organization would like to explore joining the Coalition.

Does FPC lobby?

Allied organizations which are legally able to will be vigorously defending your fundamental right to keep and bear arms in Congress, executive offices, state legislatures, and political subdivisions like local governments using every available instrument, including direct lobbying.

Are donations tax-deductible?

No.  However, some FPC organizations are 501(c)3 registered nonprofit charities which offer tax deductible donations if made directly to those organizations.

I joined or donated - why does my receipt say something other than FPC on it?

Donations to FPC are allocated to CAL-FFL, the lead advocacy organization, but all contributions you make through this website will be distributed to the organization(s) you chose in the amount(s) you designated.

Why would FPC and pro-gun rights organizations accept PayPal?

We know from experience that our supporters are at least equally likely to have and use Paypal as a credit card.

Sometimes we hear people question the use of Paypal by pro-gun rights organizations.  Ultimately, it is better for our cause to receive $97 pro-gun rights dollars in a $100 contribution through a payment platform that may not agree with us than not offer one of the world’s most popular payment systems and miss the opportunity to advance our civil rights by leaving $97 on the table.

Those who don’t want to use Paypal can always use their credit card securely at FPC by simply clicking the credit card payment button; we do not store your credit card information.

Can I join or donate by mail?

Not at this time, but we are working to provide for this option soon.

I'm a member of the media or an independent journalist/blogger - how can I reach you for an interview?

We would love to hear from you and appreciate your consideration of our perspectives; please Contact Us through our easy web form here.