Posted on 09/07/2007 11:24:04 AM PDT by looscnnn
Did you read Jackson’s statement? It’s posted up-thread. It’s also here...
http://www.nraila.org/News/Read/InTheNews.aspx?ID=9899
He was talking about full-auto assault rifles, not semi-autos. Of course, the MSM doesn’t want to be bothered with that minor details. They’re all machine guns, doncha know. They left that bothersome distinction out.
Sorry, but I’m not going to get my knickers in a twist over a fundraiser.
Does TX allow hunting with full auto?
Thanks for the vote of confidence.
I read it once and then twice and then once more because I was comprehending something totally different that what the other members on the thread has been saying.
It’s nice to know I’m not totally nuts.
Uh, no.
What is so special about their process that it must remain sacrosanct? When a board member doesn’t understand the right that the organization is supposed to protect, what’s the point of keeping him and creating an impression that his views are legitimate?
Why? Because a small gun group is using a years-old, MSM-edited clip to bash the NRA as part of a fundraiser?
I honestly don't know. I was told this story when I was about 14, and am now 56. Memory fades. I cannot even vouch for its veracity; it's purely hearsay. But it made a nice story.
It is not atypical of the enemedia to put the substance of a statement on the cutting room floor, using only the things which suit their bias.
In light of more evidence, so to speak, I recant my earlier post, admittedly made in haste. I'm touchy that way.
It is good that we all remind those in a position to be quoted to be more media savvy and try to make statements in such a way as to be difficult to be misquoted.
It is a pity that the squabbling between organizations apparently in agreement about our Second Amendment Rights does little to further the cause, and wastes valuable resources which could have been better utilized to the benefit of us all.
I fully agree with that. He said what he said, he didn't say a word about full-auto. He was talking to the media using the media's own language. He did what Zumbo did but wasn't caught until now. Too bad.
I'd say he has to go, and go now. Those responsible for the NRA press release defending him should also be looked at. Did they suggest the explanation or just buy it. Either one will be hard to explain.
Ha! When have they been tough? Negotiators and appeasers are not tough.
I read his response and don’t buy it. Have you watched the video? They did not leave out anything (or edit his response to the question), if he truely meant full auto firearms he should have said that. His statement in his response that he meant full auto firearms is pure BS and CYA.
Using his response, he first states that civilians should not have them and then he says 5 rounds for a full auto in civilian hands. That would be a mag change every 1/2 second (or so).
If he truely supports the 2nd, he would not have said any of that. He could have used it as an educational tool and even stated that hunters should not have to use more than 1 round but he does not support any restrictions on magazine sizes.
Sure thing! Full auto guns that almost no one has, that shoot one round and ought to be limited to 5, and are a frequent bone of contention at directors meetings. I'm waiting to get a reply from someone that knows the TX game laws, to see if they can go full suto down there in deer season.
Did you see the video or read the transcript (http://www.firearmscoalition.org/new/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=84&Itemid=29)? The discussion was not about hunting.
I agree, this guy needs to go.
I have defended the NRA many times on FreeRepublic, but not this time. We don’t need elitist former law enforcement officers with bad attitudes towards law abiding citizens on the board.
So what if I have a fully automatic assault rifle with a 100 round drum? I am as likely to commit a crime with it as I am any other gun I own. (no chance)
Have you seen the video? They did not edit his comments, why should they, they support their views.
Utter BS. He clearly speaks of a 5 round limit for civilians.
As a machine gun owner, I can tell you a five round magazine would be less than worthless.
This buffoon is another Zumbo.
As Rick put it, it was a ohshitohshitohshit shot.
There’s 7 rounds in my mag right now. I should go over and take out 2...
Yeah right.
Uh ... where do you mount the tripod on that thing?
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