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To: 69ConvertibleFirebird
Sounds like a massive counter protest is in order by Conservative gun owners and the NRA.

Gun safety handouts, a copy of the 2nd amendendment and a list of incidents where gun owners stopped a crime should be distributed to all who attend as protestors.

Also, the gun shop ought to host a free "Beginner's handgun" class at the local range and pass out coupons for it at the protest.
6 posted on 01/30/2004 8:24:20 AM PST by Rebelbase ( <a href="http://www.michaelmoore.com" target="_blank">miserable failure put it in your tagline too!)
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To: Rebelbase
Your idea of a free "Beginner's handgun" class is a good thought. However, seeing as most of these protesters have never handled a gun in their life, offering an introductory class in firearms safety and a clinic for shooting a .22 rifle would be a good starter. Then, when the class arrives at the range and starts learning the basics with the .22's, have a couple of small-caliber handguns available and offer the class members an opportunity to "compare" how the handguns shoot compared to the rifles.

At the very least, the offer of a safety course will show them that not all gun owners are deranged maniacs; at best, the shooting classes will open the eyes of some of these individuals to the joys of owning and shooting a firearm. Going "plinking" with a .22 is relatively inexpensive and can be one of the most enjoyable experiences imaginable.

26 posted on 01/30/2004 10:48:29 AM PST by Stonewall Jackson (Eagle Scout class of 1992.)
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