[Rebelbase]

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.

[Stonewall Jackson]

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.