Email from MCRGO   MICHIGAN COALITION FOR RESPONSIBLE GUN OWNERS "Promoting safe use and ownership of firearms through education, litigation, and legislation." FROM THE FRONT LINES MCRGO Stops the Bleed MCRGO instructors are volunteering their time to provide the Stop the Bleed course at our regional picnics, beginning with the Southeast Michigan Picnic of Michigan's Allied Gun Groups in May. Stop the Bleed is a national campaign and training program that empowers bystanders to act as immediate responders, learning to control life-threatening bleeding from emergencies, accidents, or disasters. Launched in 2015, it teaches simple, essential techniques, applying direct pressure, packing wounds, and using tourniquets, to save lives before professional help arrives. A no-cost Stop the Bleed course will be conducted from 10:30 AM to 12 PM for current members of MCRGO, Michigan Open Carry, and Michigan Gun Owners at the Tuscola Conservation Club in Caro on Saturday, May 16. Pre-registration is required for this course, and the course is limited to 12 participants. Registration for the Stop the Bleed course at Caro on May 16 is HERE. The course will be repeated later this year and in coming years at our regional picnics. Look for notices of future no-cost course offerings around the state in this newsletter. MCRGO Spring Board Meeting Summary THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT via Zoom REPORTS The December 2025 Annual Meeting summary is approved. 10,817 members as of March 26, 2026, an increase of 0.1% since December. Treasurer Susan McCray-King provided the financial report. Attorney Steve Dulan provided the legal report. Sheriff Rich Martin provided a Firearms Safety Advisory Group update. OLD BUSINESS The filming for the MCRGO legal video revision has concluded. MCRGO CPL Course PowerPoint revision is projected to be finished by July 1. MCRGO has begun its first full website overhaul in 15 years. MCRGO will end participation at Outdoorama and the Ultimate Sports Show. MCRGO will create a formal volunteer program to improve volunteer recognition and meet the demands of participation at a growing number of physical events. MCRGO will participate in Centershot Gun Range's Second Amendment Day and will be a featured partner in the event's VIP package. MCRGO Executive Director Brady Schickinger and MCRGO Director Steve Dulan will attend the NRA Annual Convention in April 2026 in Houston, Texas. NEW BUSINESS Mark Bassily, Mark Harrop, and Bill Karczewski are appointed to MCRGO PAC. Larry Johnson, Jake Wedge, and David Vanlopik are appointed to the MCRGO Competitive Shooting Subcommittee. The purchase of Stop the Bleed training materials is approved. A six-month marketing budget for social media is approved. Several social media expansion proposals are approved. The board approves ethical limits on the use of AI-generated content on MCRGO's social media. The use of text messaging is approved pending legal review. A secondary simplified MCRGO logo is approved. The board approves free, non-voting MCRGO youth memberships for those under 18 and half-price, voting young adult memberships for 18-25-year-olds, which will be implemented with website redevelopment. A pro-CPL business directory is approved and will be implemented with website redevelopment. Club affiliation is tabled for future discussion. Individual affiliate marketing is tabled for future discussion. A comprehensive membership survey is tabled for future discussion. LEGISLATION No Position on HB 5337 (County Road Commission Carry) No Position on HB 5388 (Self-Defense Spray and Tear Gas) No Position on HB 5515 (Knife Law) SUPPORT on HB 5653-5657 (Permitless Concealed Carry) No Position on HB 5745 (Sentencing Guideline Revisions for Drive-by Shootings) Thank You to the MCRGO Marketing Workgroup Over the past three months, the MCRGO Marketing Workgroup has quietly done some of the most important work in our organization’s future. Meeting and collaborating through Slack, these volunteers invested countless hours in thoughtful discussion, careful analysis, and practical recommendations across a wide range of topics essential to MCRGO’s continued growth. From refining our core messaging and strengthening mission alignment to evaluating our digital presence, branding, and audience engagement strategies, the group approached each subject with seriousness and a shared commitment to advancing the organization. Their work also explored opportunities in media relations, donor communication, partnerships, events, and performance metrics, helping to lay a stronger foundation for how MCRGO communicates and connects moving forward. You can see the examples of their ideas in the meeting summary above. We extend our sincere thanks to Ralph Claxton, Becca Lopez, Gregg Smith, Curt Burnside, Mark Harrop, Brent Case, Michael Cleveland, Chuck Perricone, Steve Dulan, and Salvador Peña for their dedication and professionalism. This group brought together a wide range of perspectives and experiences and, through respectful, productive dialogue, produced recommendations that are already being implemented throughout this year. Their willingness to volunteer their time and expertise reflects the very best of MCRGO and strengthens our ability to serve our members and mission effectively. With this phase complete, the workgroup now turns its attention to one of the most visible and impactful projects ahead: the redesign of the MCRGO.org website. This will be the first comprehensive update to the website since 2011. Over the past 15 years, nonprofit websites have evolved from simple, static “digital brochures” into dynamic, mobile-first platforms designed to drive action. We look forward to sharing progress on this effort and continuing to build on the strong momentum created by this outstanding team. If you wish to join the MCRGO Marketing Workgroup on Slack, please email the executive director at [email protected]. UPCOMING EVENTS NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits Thursday-Sunday, April 16-19, 2026, Hours Vary by Day George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX MCRGO will represent Michigan at Friday's State Clubs & Associations Workshop More information is available HERE. Southeast Michigan Picnic of Michigan's Allied Gun Groups Saturday, May 16, 2026, 11 AM to 1 PM Tuscola County Conservation Club, 1060 Gun Club Rd, Caro, MI 48723 No RSVP is necessary for this event. There is no cost to attend. More information can be found HERE. Northern Lower Peninsula Picnic of Michigan's Allied Gun Groups Saturday, June 27, 2026, 11 AM to 1 PM Northland Sportsmen's Club, 1592 Old Alba Rd, Gaylord, MI 49735 No RSVP is necessary for this event. There is no cost to attend. More information can be found HERE. RENEW YOUR MCRGO MEMBERSHIP Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email MCRGO | PO Box 2294 | Grand Rapids, MI 49501 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice