They are wise to mistrust their government! A government may be benign at first, as it doles out benefits, but it always amasses more and more power, and always imposes stricter and stricter laws, and always restricts freedoms, so that, in time, all governments tend to become overpowering dictatorships.
There is infinite wisdom in keeping government small. Let them build bridges and pave roads, but keep them out of our lives in every other way.
NRA Life Member since around 1990.
The sad thing is the NRA are doing nothing, and their HQs is in Fairfax Virginia, the heart of the democrats evil plans. I am a NRA Life Member as well, but organizations like GOA and Virginia Civilian Defense League are at least pushing back.