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UPDATE: Melendez, Magee, Both Gun Owners

Lake Elsinore City Councilwoman, who is vying for a State Assembly seat, received an "A" rating from the California Rifle and Pistol Association; Bob Magee, not so much.

UPDATED 2:55 p.m.

Both Councilman Bob Magee and Councilwoman Melissa Melendez own guns, they told Patch Thursday.

“And I always know where my gun is,” Melendez told Patch.

The councilwoman, who is running for the state Legislature, said she keeps her pistol in a combination safe.

Owning a gun may scare some people, Melendez said, but "I’m more afraid of the person that wants to do me harm,” she said in an interview.

Magee said he also owns a gun and does not know why he received a poor rating on a report prepared by the The California Rifle and Pistol Association.

He told Patch in an email that he is a "strong supporter of preserving and protecting the 2nd Amendment."

"I would recommend that you direct your question to the group handing out the grades."

According to the report, which readers can access by clicking on the PDF to the right of this article, an "A" rating "indicates a pro-gun candidate who strongly supports CRPA positions on second amendment and hunting related issues."

A D rating "indicates a candidate that sometimes supports some CRPA positions but is not consistently a pro-gun or pro-hunting candidate.

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Lake Elsinore City Councilwoman Melissa Melendez recently received an "A" rating from The California Rifle and Pistol Association.

But Councilman Bob Magee received a "C" rating.

The association released its ratings for the five candidates for the State Assembly's District 67.

Also receiving "A" ratings were Phil Paule, of French Valley and Ken Dickson, of Murrieta, earned an "A" rating.

To read the report, click on the PDF file to the right.

The association is dedicated to promoting firearm freedoms and shooting sports in the State of California.



Roberto May 17, 2012 at 10:08 pm
We need a stand your ground law in California. Bunch of liberal loons running the state put us all in danger.
roger e. johnson May 17, 2012 at 10:12 pm
Frankie
Use the gun rating just as if it was a rating for a restaurant.. You would want to eat at a restaurant with an " A " rating. . .I would hope!!
Tonto May 17, 2012 at 10:29 pm
What ever you do don't let the police think you "reached for his waistband".
Roberto May 17, 2012 at 11:10 pm
White collar crime is alsos rampant in Riverside County and supported by the District Attorney's Office in my opinion. Melendez can get away with voting on RDA matters, owning property in an RDA area and Alongi was prosecuted and removed from the Lake Elsinore City Council for the same , exact, identical crime which is a misdaweiner. Lake Elsinore politicians and political insider are corrupt to the core. The district attorney even has the judge worried about their careers if the don't go along with their corruption in my opinion.
Frankie May 17, 2012 at 11:12 pm
I personally find Melendez to be one tough take no crap chick and her background in the navy is a huge plus, there ain't to many that would do what she did and she is all for guns well that is a plus in my eyes, LE Resident you got a attitude towards her thats your problem why not try keeping it to yourself calling her an awhole is out of line
Frankie May 17, 2012 at 11:12 pm
yep thats just what I was a thinking A is pretty good in my book
Frankie May 17, 2012 at 11:48 pm
well white collar crime is just about everywhere ain't it,along with political corruption at all levels from the federal right on down to your city not sure what your point is but i'm guessing there is a couple of you guys don't care to much for a woman that has done what this here council woman has accomplished
Roberto May 18, 2012 at 12:11 am
Your correct Frankie, I see nothing wrong with her white collar crime. George Alongi was a mean guy and deserved to be convicted. She on the other hand committed the same exact offense but does not deserve to go to trial like George Alongi. Woman should not be held to the same standard or even the same laws.
Frankie May 18, 2012 at 12:31 am
and just one more thing there is a whole lot a women out there these days that can do just about anything and raise kids to so the way I see it your comment don't hold water in these times as they are, women don't stay home much these days most families just can't afford it if you know what I mean
Tonto May 18, 2012 at 12:49 am
I'll bet Alongi has guns. He is an ex Marine :)
Roberto May 18, 2012 at 12:53 am
What R U sayin Tonto? That.e since both Meledez and Alongi pack heat that they should be held to the same standard under the law? I believe we are all on our own and need a stand your ground law to protect us from criminals. Marines are cool though.
Frankie May 18, 2012 at 12:54 am
naaaaaaa I don't agree with that the same standard should be for man or woman if you did wrong
Tonto May 18, 2012 at 12:57 am
I wish there wasn't cancer or guns :( I agree with stand your ground though :)
Roberto May 18, 2012 at 01:53 am
Stand your ground is the only way to ensure criminals die and innocent homeowners don't die or end up in prison.
Frankie is sayingh Melendez should be removed from the City Council exactly like Alongi was for exactly the same offense...won't happen though. Equal protection undr the law is arbitrary in corrupt Rail Road County.
TomPF May 18, 2012 at 04:03 am
Amen to that Roberto!
LAKE ELSINORE RESIDENT May 18, 2012 at 09:34 am
Melendez the gloried secretary, was one of the first 100,000 women on a plane, etc. etc. It's hilarious reading idiots spout praise for Melendez, her appeal seems to radiate with the ill-literate easily lead sheep, drunks and people who think she is a latino (roflmaf). This is why Lake Elsinore continues to be the armpit of Riverside (Railroad) County. As for White Collar crimes running rampant in Lake Elsinore and Riverside County the only place to start is with Ms. Harris the A.G. and don't stop until you get her complete attention.
Anon May 18, 2012 at 10:37 am
Are you referring to me? who the heck is Ms. Harris? LOL.
Lyn May 18, 2012 at 12:12 pm
Think for a change, nobody is trying to take away your guns. The NRA supports "guns for everyone" is an irresponsible policy and is contributing to the increasing amount of gun violence and death. Most people don't want to restrict hunters and gun enthusiasts gun rights, they don't want young people and criminals to have guns. What we need is sensible gun regulations. Know why the NRA has such an extreme policy: their real constituents are gun manufacturers, distributors and retailers.
Diana May 18, 2012 at 01:23 pm
Thank you for your response, I don't recall seeing those stories on people that had signed, I look forward to some updates on our Council members, I think that this should be news worthy of reporting for our town.
Frankie May 18, 2012 at 03:42 pm
well I was thinkin that this Lake Elsinore Resident was a man but the more I read posts i'm thinkin its gotta be a woman a jealous woman with some kinda mean streak and no funny bone, she don't think much of her town either by what she's sayin on here
Diana May 18, 2012 at 08:04 pm
Welcome to the Patch Frankie, LE Resident is a broken record says the same thing over and over and hates Melendez for some odd reason, like your take on her though you're pretty quick!!!!!!!!!!
LAKE ELSINORE RESIDENT May 19, 2012 at 11:23 am
This was a great post. Melendez the gloried secretary, was one of the first 100,000 women on a plane, etc. etc. It's hilarious reading idiots spout praise for Melendez, her appeal seems to radiate with the ill-literate easily lead sheep, drunks and people who think she is a latino (roflmaf). This is why Lake Elsinore continues to be the armpit of Riverside (Railroad) County. As for White Collar crimes running rampant in Lake Elsinore and Riverside County the only place to start is with Ms. Harris the A.G. and don't stop until you get her complete attention.
Diana May 19, 2012 at 01:22 pm
I agree with you statement that we are all on our own and we all need to be able to protect ourselves from anyone that is a threat to our lives.
Richard May 23, 2012 at 08:38 pm
Patch, thank you for posting some local politics. Guns are good in the right hands.
Diana May 24, 2012 at 01:18 am
LER, so let's hear what your accomplishments are, flown in any military aircraft on any mentionable missions, have you learned a foreign language? Have you had a career, raised any kids? Come on you're so quick to criticize Melendez and Hickman, just what are your accomplishments, and why you're at it what have you brought to the City in a positive nature other then slander, negative posts and praise for those unworthy. Have you ever ran for office sat on any of the appointed City seats, just what are you all about?
Jeff Walters June 1, 2012 at 02:33 am
I hope she wins. That way she can do battle against that idiot in LA State Senator Deleon, that guy is HUGE anti gun! Support your 2nd Ammendment Rights, buy a gun, and buy local too!
F. De Moraes July 15, 2012 at 12:20 pm
Any politician that is against the 2nd Amendment is someone to be concerned with. Last time I check, all because you have the right to purchase a firearm it does not mean that the government will force you or expects to buy one. What is exactly is wrong with having an individual liberty?
If you are anti-gun, don't buy one! If you are the type of person that likes waiting the five to eight minutes that it takes for an LEO (law enforcement officer) to respond and come to your aid, I believe that you should have that right. Let me add that I hope that everything turns out well for your loved ones if you should ever have the occasion to test their response time. "SI VIS PACEM, PARA BELLUM"
LAKE ELSINORE RESIDENT July 15, 2012 at 01:53 pm
Melendez is a big fat crackpot, the only person doing harm to anyone is her to the community of Lake Elsinore robbing the people of their hard earned money thru the outrageous mello roos taxes. Imagine this thing wants to take her show on the road to get more taxes out of more cities in the 67th District. She needs to go home and take care of her children and family.
Anon July 15, 2012 at 01:57 pm
I have been paying Mello Roos a lot longer than she has been on the council how is this her fault?
Anon July 15, 2012 at 01:57 pm
Please explain LE Resident!

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