I rejoined the NRA this month after two decades of absence. I was ticked off that they did not fight the “assault weapons ban” after the Patrick Purdy shooting. I was ticked off at old timers who said “you don’t need an AR-15 to hunt”. The 2nd amendment is not about hunting or target shooting or even personal protection. It is about keeping government intrusion at bay. That is the entire thesis of the bill of rights.
I was much like you.
Nobody likes being told what they need or don’t need. It’s human nature.
But, generally speaking, gun owners tend to be independently minded, while those calling for confiscation are comfortable in the collective.
The NRA should be pushing legal action in ALL states with laws which infringe upon the rights recognized in the second amendment. That includes any licensing or permit requirements, limits on open or concealed carry or outright bans on weapons. IOW, they're gonna need a bigger bankroll.
I heard on the radio earlier that a NJ teacher's aide has been arrested for having a handgun in her purse. It was apparently spotted by some liberal busybody (not shown or brandished) who freaked out and reported it. Perfect test case.
We have to fight the Progs and the Fudds on “our own side” at the same time...
A new generation of pro-2nd Amendment men and women who been thru the crucible of war are coming of age and leadership...Encourage the young, and recruit, recruit, recruit...
Happy to have you back...
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