Posted on 05/08/2016 9:58:09 AM PDT by jazusamo
Donald Trump heads this month to the National Rifle Association’s annual convention in Kentucky riding a wave of strong support from the country’s gun owners, who say he’s just what they’re looking for in November.
While pro-lifers, tax-cutters and others in the conservative coalition are struggling with Mr. Trump as the likely GOP presidential nominee, gun-rights leaders say there’s no hurdle for them.
“I have not seen anything on the issue of guns that’s caused me to hesitate with him,” said Philip Van Cleave, president of the Virginia Citizens Defense League.
“He seems to be the real deal on guns,” Mr. Van Cleave said. “I’ve not seen anything where he’s done anything but very much in line with what gun owners want.”
Mr. Trump has frequently touted his pro-gun bona fides on the campaign trail, and will bring his positions with him to Louisville later this month when he speaks at the NRA Institute for Legislative Action Leadership Forum at the gun group’s annual gathering.
“Hillary Clinton wants to take your guns away and she wants to abolish the Second Amendment,” Mr. Trump said at a rally in Washington over the weekend. “We’re going to cherish the Second Amendment. We’re going to take care of the Second Amendment.”
Mr. Trump did write in his 2000 book, “The America We Deserve,” that while he generally opposes gun control, he supported a ban on so-called assault weapons and a slightly longer waiting period for a gun.
Erich Pratt, a spokesman for Gun Owners of America, pointed to those comments as evidence that Mr. Trump has taken “some anti-gun positions in the past” — but he also said the candidate has “certainly staked out a pro-gun position on supporting concealed carry and opposing gun-free zones.”
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Hope Trump can deliver.
Donald Trump on the Second Amendment over the Years
http://gunwatch.blogspot.com/2015/08/donald-trump-on-second-amendment-over.html
Amen to that.
Crime rates would tumble nationally in my view.
I hope he sticks with his more recent view that AR type weapons are fine. ARs are some of the most versatile, accurate and fun weapons available.
Thanks for posting that link, very good article!
I believe The Donald may be carrying concealed in those jurisdictions in which he can, in addition to SS and personal security detail.
It is not guns that are the problem, it is the inappropriate use of guns. Don’t pull unless you are ready to shoot the other guy dead if necessary.
Trump and his two eldest children carry. Don Jr. is an avid hunter and loads his own ammo.
Don Jr and Eric are big gun guys. Don Jr re!oads multiple calibers. They have brought Dad to the party big time.
Just the increase in tourism would make it a winner!
And that amounts to what, 40 million people? No probable right Hillary?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnPrxbYARJg&feature=youtu.be
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