Posted on 08/17/2016 11:44:34 AM PDT by Kaslin
Olympic double trap and skeet shooter Kim Rhode, who became the first woman to medal in six different Olympic games when she took home a bronze medal in Rio last week, is warning about the devastating effects new gun control measures in her home state of California could have on the shooting sports.
In an interview with The Blaze's Dana Loesch this week, Rhode explained how new California gun control laws make it increasingly difficult and more expensive for her to train. Further, new laws essentially criminalize coaching of newcomers to the sport and classify basic hunting rifles as "assault weapons."
"One of the big ones is the ammunition law that was just passed in California, having to do a background check each and every time. I mean, I average between 500 and 1000 rounds a day every day in training. One of the big things is my sponsor being able to ship me ammo, I'm not sure how that's going to work. If I have ammo that I purchase in California and say I take 300 rounds to a match and I want tp bring maybe 100 rounds back because I didn’t shoot it all, I’m only allowed, I think, a couple rounds of that to be able to bring back," Rhode said.
"How do you teach somebody about shooting or, you know, educate them about safety and responsibility if you can’t loan them a gun to even try the sport," Rhode continued.
Watch the full interview below:
6-Time Olympic Shooting Medalist Kim Rhode Talks 2A | 'Dana'
She’s “killed a lot of animals.”
I predict Texas will be bringing home more gold
She needs to find another state in which to live. She’s going nowhere in Mexifornia.
I recently read an article where her manager shopped her accomplishments (arguably the greatest in Olympic history) and all the big companies passed on her.
Sad
Too bad it wasn't the 2-legged, commie kind....
The US Olympic team will replace it with ring toss.
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“I recently read an article where her manager shopped her accomplishments (arguably the greatest in Olympic history) and all the big companies passed on her.
Sad “
When I was a kid the legendary Annie Oakley was portrayed in a very popular TV show. Oakley’s prowess with a gun was much admired. I can no more imagine a modern-day “Annie Oakley Show” any more than I can imagine a modern-day “The Rifleman” show.
These days we must pass on America’s shooting/hunting heritage to posterity outside of the eyes of the corrupt Leftist Media and our government overseers.
...The US Olympic team will replace it with ring toss...
Not Dodge ball.
She needs to seek asylum in a free state.
Amen!
Long past time to GYF out of Kalifornistan.
That’s GTF, damn auto correction
Can’t be dodge ball since it infers attacking someone.
I see a lot of comments encouraging the gal to move, but retreat isn’t the answer. What gains strength in Calif becomes an immovable force in the rest of the nation. The buck needs to stop here.
Look at the close poll rates in former solid Rep states - I’m convinced that’s from intentional seeding over the last 8 years. So what California really needs is about 2 million more republicans in the next 3 years to counterbalance migrant Dem voting and turn the state around. South California (and I don’t mean LA) is almost identical to Phoenix, without the habibies. So, who’s up to it?
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