The post "Between a rock and a hard place in Chicago" just got me good and riled up, and I think that this issue needs to be blown out in it's own thread, rather than hijacking another to discuss.
Politicians are not eroding our rights, we are. Gun owners. Gun owners as a group are divided along the lines of their own interests. There are no indications that this is going to change on a large enough scale to do any good any time soon. Without unity, restrictions will continue to snowball unopposed. The laws don't affect a gun owner's chosen interest will eventually destroy ALL gun owner's interests.
Even more shocking is how many gun owners truly don't care. Many are frustratingly ignorant of what is going on around us and how it may affect them. Many have no interest in attempting to change that, choosing simply to wait for the end.
There are far too many that will spend hours a day posturing and pontificating on the internet, but then won't send a short email or letter to a representative because they "don't have time". I don't know about you, but I'm about fed up with the internet commandos.
Gun owners are also a very regional bunch, feeling that their involvment won't have an impact in places they don't live. That's not necessarily true, and it's a sad excuse to avoid voicing support of your rights.
Let's all stop talking about "burying them" or "digging them up" and focus on what can be done to avoid having to hide them in the first place.
Small things you can do:
-Write letters
-Send email
-make phone calls
-Voice your opinion on legislation no matter where it might be. A voice is a voice.
-Be ACTIVE in the NRA (or your choice of organization). Don't just pay for the membership, send letters to the board telling them how you want your money spent.
-EDUCATE. Do what you can at the range or the gun store to draw attention to upcoming legislation or challenges to current laws that NEED GUN OWNER SUPPORT.
So, here's the call out.
Are you politically and legally active regarding the 2A and associated issues?
If so, what do you do and how can others do the same?
Are you inactive?
If so, what are your reasons and why do you think others might feel the same?
No flames. No drive-by posts. No name calling. Intelligent conversation to support/defend your position is the goal here.
It's time to get gun owners together, because each day the clock seems to be ticking just a little louder than the last.
Politicians are not eroding our rights, we are. Gun owners. Gun owners as a group are divided along the lines of their own interests. There are no indications that this is going to change on a large enough scale to do any good any time soon. Without unity, restrictions will continue to snowball unopposed. The laws don't affect a gun owner's chosen interest will eventually destroy ALL gun owner's interests.
Even more shocking is how many gun owners truly don't care. Many are frustratingly ignorant of what is going on around us and how it may affect them. Many have no interest in attempting to change that, choosing simply to wait for the end.
There are far too many that will spend hours a day posturing and pontificating on the internet, but then won't send a short email or letter to a representative because they "don't have time". I don't know about you, but I'm about fed up with the internet commandos.
Gun owners are also a very regional bunch, feeling that their involvment won't have an impact in places they don't live. That's not necessarily true, and it's a sad excuse to avoid voicing support of your rights.
Let's all stop talking about "burying them" or "digging them up" and focus on what can be done to avoid having to hide them in the first place.
Small things you can do:
-Write letters
-Send email
-make phone calls
-Voice your opinion on legislation no matter where it might be. A voice is a voice.
-Be ACTIVE in the NRA (or your choice of organization). Don't just pay for the membership, send letters to the board telling them how you want your money spent.
-EDUCATE. Do what you can at the range or the gun store to draw attention to upcoming legislation or challenges to current laws that NEED GUN OWNER SUPPORT.
So, here's the call out.
Are you politically and legally active regarding the 2A and associated issues?
If so, what do you do and how can others do the same?
Are you inactive?
If so, what are your reasons and why do you think others might feel the same?
No flames. No drive-by posts. No name calling. Intelligent conversation to support/defend your position is the goal here.
It's time to get gun owners together, because each day the clock seems to be ticking just a little louder than the last.
