[taxcontrol]

Step 1 - Reject the conventional wisdom
I agree. Guns should no longer be considered evil. In fact, we should begin “My gun, my friend” classes right away. Start with kindergartners as they will have the most opportunity to learn. In fact, lets start by having the government purchase .22 cal rifles (Ruger 10/22s? modified with peephole and post sights) and ISSUE them to all of the 18 year olds. They can go pick them up with their year supply of condoms.

Step 2 - Own the Second Amendment
Once again, I agree. Every single American should be taught the Second Amendment ... heck, lets teach all 10. We could use it as an entrance exam for college or required to get a drivers license. Don't worry about the interpretation, just make sure they can quote it exactly in English. This would help with the illegal immigration issue as well.

Step 3 - Redefine the issue from Gun Control to Gun Safety
Yep we need to teach the four laws of gun safety to every single man, woman and child

Step 4 - Criticize Conservatives for Failing to Enforce Existing Gun Laws
Whoa there, lets change this to Criticize Politicians for Failing to Enforce Existing Gun Laws. But at the same time, lets reduce the thousands of gun laws to something more reasonable.

Step 5: Promote Centrist Gun Policies with Centrist Language
Yes, hitting the center of the target is good policy. Not sure I understand this “language” thing - other than perhaps the centralist language is English.

Step 6: Take Your Message Directly to Gun Owners – Don’t Let Your Opponent Define You
Yes, we should communicate directly with all Americans and let them know their rights and when others are trying to put restrictions and limitations on those rights.

Step 7: Implement Your Gun Plan and Watch the Gun Votes Roll In
Yep, if you follow these simple steps you will lock up the gun vote.

[12Gauge687]

taxcontrol -

Maybe it would help if some progressives actually enjoyed the shooting sports and actually knew what guns were all about. That’s probably expecting too much. They wouldn’t want to get any Hoppe’s on themselves.

As you can tell by my screen name, I definitely enjoy my Beretta Silver Pigeon V Over/Under. In fact, I’m going to hit the sporting clays range this weekend. I’ll pretend the clay pigeons are...

Progressives!

[Myrddin]

Fine suggestions. There is no way I would ever vote for a socialist or communist (hiding behind the "progressive" label). They lie as necessary to get elected. Gun banning is at the core of their beliefs and practices. It worked fine for their heroes (Stalin, Hitler, Mao). Sadly, there are many gullible people who can't see through the pandering liars.

[from occupied ga]

In fact, we should begin “My gun, my friend” classes right away

As in "This is my rifle. There are many like it but this one is mine. My rifle is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life?"