A One-Day Training for Candidates, Campaign Teams, and Grassroots Leaders
Hosted by Alaska Gun Rights & The Northern Forge
Event Details
Date: Saturday, July 25
Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: Palmer, Alaska
Registration: $100
Seating: Limited
Defending Liberty Requires Preparation
Responsible gun owners understand something many people don’t:
Preparation matters.
We train with firearms because skill matters.
We practice safety because responsibility matters.
We stay vigilant because freedom requires it.
But there is another arena where preparation matters just as much.
Politics.
The laws written in Juneau determine whether our rights are protected or restricted. And while the political establishment often assumes gun owners will stay on the sidelines, the truth is that organized citizens can win political battles.
The Campaign Action Academy is designed to prepare grassroots leaders to compete in that arena.
Alaska Needs More Citizens Willing to Lead
For generations, Alaskans have believed in solving problems ourselves.
We take care of our families.
We take care of our neighbors.
And when something threatens our freedoms, we don’t wait for someone else to fix it.
Yet too often in politics, decisions affecting our rights are left to people who do not share those values.
The solution isn’t simply complaining about politicians.
The solution is more citizens stepping forward to lead — running for office, organizing campaigns, and building grassroots movements capable of winning elections.
That’s exactly what this training is designed to help make possible.
Have You Ever Considered Running for Office?
Many effective local leaders never planned on becoming politicians.
They were simply citizens who became frustrated watching government drift further away from the Constitution and the values of their communities.
School boards.
City councils.
Borough assemblies.
State legislative seats.
These offices shape the policies that affect our rights and our communities every day.
Yet many good people never run because they think:
“I wouldn’t know where to start.”
That’s exactly why the Campaign Action Academy exists.
This training will walk you through the fundamentals of running and winning a campaign — from building a campaign plan to mobilizing supporters and turning grassroots energy into votes.
What You Will Learn
During this one-day training, participants will learn:
• How political campaigns actually work
• Why good candidates lose — and how to avoid those mistakes
• How to build a campaign plan
• How to craft messages that connect with voters
• How grassroots activists influence elections
• How campaigns turn support into votes on election day
This is practical training focused on real campaign skills, not political theory.
Who Should Attend
This training is designed for:
• Individuals considering a run for office
• Volunteers who want to help run a winning campaign
• Grassroots activists who want to be more effective politically
• Citizens serious about defending liberty in Alaska
You do not need previous campaign experience to benefit from this training.
But you do need to be serious about making a difference.
Bring a Campaign Partner
Successful campaigns are never built by one person alone.
They are built by small teams of committed people.
If you are considering running for office — or helping someone who is — we strongly encourage you to bring a partner.
That could be:
• A friend who shares your values
• A spouse or family member
• A fellow activist
• A community leader who wants to become more involved
Attending together can help you begin building the kind of team every successful campaign needs.
Why There Is a Registration Fee
This is not a lecture or casual seminar.
The Campaign Action Academy is a full-day intensive training focused on practical campaign skills.
Your $100 registration helps cover:
• Training materials
• Venue and event costs
• Instructor travel and preparation
• Lunch and refreshments
To keep the training interactive and valuable for participants, class size is limited.
The Next Generation of Alaska Leaders Has to Come From Somewhere
Every election cycle, new candidates step forward to run for:
• School board
• City council
• Borough assembly
• State legislature
Many of them begin by learning the fundamentals of campaigning at trainings like this.
Some of the people attending this class will go on to run for office.
Others will become the campaign leaders and grassroots organizers who help those candidates win.
If Alaska’s future is going to be protected, it will be protected by citizens who are willing to step up and lead.
If You Believe the Second Amendment Is Worth Defending…
Ask yourself a few questions.
Do you believe the right to keep and bear arms is under constant political attack?
Do you believe electing better leaders is essential to protecting that right?
Do you believe ordinary citizens — not career politicians — should step up and lead?
If you answered yes, then this training is for you.
Reserve Your Seat Today
Campaign Action Academy
Saturday, July 25
Palmer, Alaska
Registration: $100
Seating is limited and registration will close once the class reaches capacity.