Posted on 08/12/2012 7:45:09 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
Normally, when you see Paul Ryan's name crop up in terms of policy debate, it tends to be in the area of the economy. (Not terribly surprising, being the head of the budget committee and a widely recognized fiscal policy wonk.) But the man has been on the scene for quite a while and certainly has opinions on other issues of concern to voters. So where does Mitt Romney's new running mate stand on the issues of gun owners rights, hunting and the associated freedoms that Americans enjoy? Well, for one thing, he's got an A rating from the NRA.
Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers.
Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse.
Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1.
National cross-state standard for concealed carry.
How does he feel about hunting in general? Mitt has been the recipient of some ribbing over his "hunting varmints" comments. Even though this particular shot was from bow hunting season, it's clear that Ryan prefers larger game.
The Virginia Shooting Sports Association was quick to weigh in.
Mitt Romney has chosen Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan as his running mate. Ryan brings a strong budgetary background to the ticket but also brings a strong record of support for the Second Amendment. Sportsmen and hunters will also relate to Ryan’s love of hunting and fishing, something that is very popular in his native Wisconsin. Ryan regularly posts photos from his hunting trips on his Facebook page. Now is the time to go “All In” and work hard to Defend Freedom and Defeat Obama.
There’s really not much in the way of “nuance” here. Ryan is, by all accounts, a physical fitness enthusiast, an avid hunter and an uncompromising champion of the second amendment rights of citizens. No squeamishness, no compromise, no blurred lines. If that’s something of interest to you in the candidates on a presidential ticket, file it away for further use.
Our next task will be to ask Mr. Ryan… where do you find all these huge deer???
PAUL RYAN ON GUN CONTROL:
Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Allow reloading spent military small arms ammunition. (Apr 2009)
Gun grabbers can’t complain about a hunter with his prize, taken with a bow.
Actually they do sometimes complain about bows and more particularly crossbows. Eventually they would complain about atlatls or slings or clenched fists, as their real complaint is with personal self defense.
Too bad Ryan isn’t on the top of the ticket. Lightyears ahead of O’bamney.
O’bamney would have voted the exact opposite of Ryan on thoughts issues.
They sure complained vehemently about taking game via helicopter!
Our next task will be to ask Mr. Ryan… where do you find all these huge deer???
As 'they' say...one heartbeat away.
“He didn’t hunt that....”
It's got a cammo paint job and I see a distinct “pistol
grip” on it so it's probably on of those “assault bows” with
armor piercing cop killer arrows. It also appears to have
a detachable magazine.
ping
It's a decent quick check. If someone thinks hunting is gross or meat is murder, you know they're not going to support the real reason for the second amendment (and probably have a filthy Vulva or Subaru with commie stickers all over it).
It’s a semi-automatic bow.
Reminds me of a semi-automatic boa. Kills one meal each time you squeeze a victim!
The strings are a menacing black.
and Paul Ryan killed a deer! How could anyone vote... 
for men who are murderers?
Well if I was hungry and you were the woman... 
I'd do more than vote!
Someone started a thread on DU using a picture of Ryan posing with the deer he bagged while bow hunting. They tried to make him out to be a cruel killer of defenseless animals and a heartless neanderthal for posing with the dead critter.
It backfired badly. There were very few bandwagon jumpers, but by an overwhelming majority most were defending his hunting, choice of weapon and posing with the kill.
Someone started a thread on DU using a picture of Ryan posing with the deer he bagged while bow hunting. They tried to make him out to be a cruel killer of defenseless animals and a heartless neanderthal for posing with the dead critter.
The Pilgrims ate venison all the time. I wonder if all democrats are vegetarians, or if they also eat beef, pork, fish, and/or chicken.
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