Romney, self-described lifelong hunter, has hunted on two occasions

Associated Press ^ | 4/04/2007 | Glen Johnson

[mrhansen]

Did you not see his past quotes about supporting the Clinton Assault Weapons Ban?

[Finny]

My husband is an NRA member, a strong supporter of the 2nd amendment, owns and uses guns and has never hunted in his life. Big deal. We’re electing a president not a big game hunter.

True. I'd just feel better if I knew that Romney truly grasps that the 2nd amendment is about defense, not hunting.

I'd feel better if I knew that about any candidate, for that matter.

[Finny]

As I wrote of Rudy, if Romney wants to make a crystal clear statement about his position on the Second Amendment, let him enroll in a CCW class, get some range time (preferably w/pix of him properly shooting a firearm like Schumer famously tried to do), and get a CCW permit. Then say that everyone who qualifies, should go through the process.

Absolutely.

[redgirlinabluestate]

Well, the NRA has given Mitt a B while Hillary, Obama and Edwards all have F's. So, he's not perfect, but he's near the top.

I think he made a mistake trying to get folksy about his past hunting. He clearly did hunt, enjoyed it, doesn't oppose it, considers himself a hunter, but it is not his #1 past-time.

Clearly, whether or not one hunts is not the important issue IMO. Support for the 2A is the crucial thing.

On the 31st anniversary of the Gun Owner’s Action League, Governor Romney declared May 7, 2005 as “The Right to Bear Arms Day” in Massachusetts to honor “the right of decent, law-abiding citizens to own and use firearms in defense of their families, persons, and property and for all lawful purposes, including the common defense.”

[P-40]

Because he has only been hunting twice?

No, because he tries to use his 'love of hunting' to pander to conservatives without knowing how transparent he is.