Posted on 05/10/2018 10:56:53 AM PDT by Simon Green
Tell me if you’ve read something like this before.
We are Republican, Democratic and independent. We come from the East, South, Midwest and West. We are conservative, progressive and liberal. We are men and women. We include eight members of the Circle of Chiefs, the highest conservation honor of the Outdoor Writers Association of America. We are all different in many ways, but we have important commonalities. We are Americans; we are gun owners; we are hunters; and we support responsible firearm regulation.
Note the use of the latest term of art, “responsible firearm regulation.” Why not common sense?
We avoid the term ”common sense,” understanding the wisdom in Voltaire’s words ― “Common sense is not so common.”
Of course. Silly us.
The Puffington Host has dug up – and they probably didn’t have to dig too deeply — a group of avid hunters, outdoorsmen, conservationists and writers who feel just terrible about what’s become of the American gun culture.
Yes, the Second Amendment conveys a right to “keep and bear” firearms. But rights come with responsibilities, and we all have a moral responsibility to address America’s crisis of gun violence.
Translation: Do whatever you want to those crazy open carriers and the idiots I see out there in the woods who are hunting with ARs. You know, the wacko contingent that owns lots of guns and just keeps buying more!
Most hunters own guns principally to hunt game. We use them safely and respectfully: If someone is injured during their use, it will most likely be a friend or family member, since that is who we hunt with. We don’t buy a lot of guns. We usually have a few favorites, often passed down to us by fathers or grandfathers. The gun industry figured that out decades ago, and switched to creating guns for a different market.
Those…people…the ones who hunt with those black things, really aren’t our kind.
That’s not to say that all hunters are like-minded on the issue of regulating firearms. As our numbers have dwindled, many have found a comforting alliance with Second Amendment radicalism. But we believe this is not representative of most hunters, and certainly not the tradition of the hunter-sportsman.
Those damned Second Amendment radicals! What makes them think that the right to keep and bear arms means you should actually be able to carry a gun? And besides, no one really needs an AR anyway.
We do not need AR-15s or any assault-style weapon to hunt game. That’s not to say some people won’t use them to hunt. But they are simply not necessary, and are actually not preferable for legitimate, fair-chase hunting.
Naturally, the Fudd constituency has come up with a list of, dare we say, common sense, responsible gun control measures that any right-thinking person should see are both urgently needed and eminently reasonable.
1. An age minimum of 21 years to purchase any gun;
2. Anyone on the Terrorist Screening Center’s “no-fly list” may not purchase or possess firearms;
3. Anyone on Social Security disability due to mental illness may not purchase or possess firearms;
4. Prohibit new sales of semiautomatic assault or tactical-style weapons;
5. Prohibit new sales of semiautomatic shotguns or rifles (except .22-caliber rim fire) that can hold more than 10 rounds;
6. Prohibit any accessory designed or mechanical modification intended a) to increase the rate at which any firearm may be discharged; or b) to increase the magazine capacity of a semiautomatic rifle beyond 10 rounds (except .22-caliber rim fire);
7. Mandatory and universal background checks for all firearm sales;
8. Prohibit sales of firearms except through registered/licensed dealers (no direct private sales);
9. Enact gun violence restraining order authorities allowing courts to temporarily prohibit a person from purchasing or possessing firearms when a family member, community welfare expert or law enforcement officer presents evidence of a threat; and
10. Repeal the “Dickey ban” on scientific research in the area of gun violence and implement the Institute of Medicine’s 2013 gun violence research agenda.
There. We’ve said it. As long as we’re allowed to hunt with the guns we already have, we’ll be happy and you’ll have done something about…those people. Besides, we’re sure you’ll never come after us and our firearms. Because we’re the good, responsible kind of gun owner. You’ll leave us alone, right? Won’t you?
> fair-chase hunting.
In my state, normal mags are no problem, unless hunting, where capacity is limited. Fair chase with ARs!
But...they look scary!
According to Fudds, Remington 7400 with 5 round mag = good. AR with 5 round mag = bad.
Nationwide open carry; no licenses nor permits.
“Walk softly and carry a big stick.”
I'm not interested in trying to find acceptable language to infringe my rights.
To ANY "common sense" or your new word, "responsible" firearm regulations...No.
Take a flying leap!
SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED
My rebuttal to them is simple:. F**k you. No. Your move.
But...all they want to do is "compromise", which is Fudd-speak for "We'll only ban the most popular guns. You can still keep your Daddy's .30-30."
"For now."
ME: "Ok, I have safe with 20 guns in it. 10 of them are semi autos that take 15 round magazines or more"
ME (continuing)"If you Fudds get your way and Congress bans all semi autos and I have to turn them in, how many guns will I have left?"
Fudd: Ten?!
Me: Wrong. The answer is 126. I lied about having only 20 guns, and I'll use them on Fudds before I turn them in".
He has never brought up gun control at games anymore. Joke stolen from banglist and BCRs
Funny, I don’t agree with single one of his “reasonable” gun control measures, I could list what’s wrong with each and every one, but quite frankly it’s not worth my time...
You don’t need a derringer to hunt either. maybe they should be banned too.
What a bunch of Nim Rods!
Recommendations denied.
Next subject.
AR's are quite common in feral hog hunting.
I read no further. the entire Bill of rights is a guarantor of inalienable rights. It "conveys" nothing.
GFY, cucks and Fudds.
The Second Amendment DOES NOT convey a right to “keep and bear” firearm.
It merely guarantees that the Federal government won’t attempt to infringe that right.
Precisely this.
there are literally 10’s of 1000’s of gun laws on the books already- are NONE of those gun laws ‘responsible gun laws’? Were they ALL laws written by insensible irresponsible people? IF so- then let’s get rid of them!
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