Posted on 08/09/2019 6:35:59 AM PDT by Bonemaker
The goal of the 761st is we want to change the perception of the black gun owner within the black community,” Amoah said and explained the club serves as a meeting place for African Americans to share knowledge about firearms, firearms law, and issues relevant to the community.
But at the heart of the club is gun education, particularly for local gun ownership. “What we’ve noticed is that people want to be involved with the firearm but they don’t know what the first step is,” he said. “We want to show them what the FOID card is, how you obtain one, and how you take the concealed carry class.
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Punching holes in paper a couple times a year is a poor substitute for knowing how to handle, carry, and deploy under stress.
This is excellent. Great to see the sponsorship groups too.
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True but an organization like this breeds familiarity, comfort around firearms in general, camaraderie, networking, organizing, and friendships that can last a lifetime and cross all racial and ideological lines in some cases.
We need far more of these organizations.
Kudos to the 761st.
Sounds like a good organization
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