I guess those with a narrow mind are having trouble reading between the lines. I'm going to make this post a simple as possible so that those who don't read for content can understand.
This is the most dangerous time in the United States for gun owners and those that support the 2nd Amendment. For the first time the casual American is beginning to support the liberal mindset and those that want to take away our right to keep firearms, hunt, target shoot, and collect firearms.
On a near weekly basis I hear or read a conversation about gun control in my place of employment. I hear arguments asking why any person would "need" a certain firearm, or a certain accessory and why those that hunt don't agree with this mindset. The liberals ask why any firearm should hold more than just a couple of rounds like those that hunters use. Liberals argue that we don't need semi-automatic firearms to pursue hunting sports so they should be banned.
Then I come to this site, one that has influenced my thoughts and beliefs concerning hunting, shooting, and firearm ownership in general, and I read people who are members and even sponsors telling others that some legal activity that they are participating in is unmoral and they should be ashamed of themselves. They argue that supporting the 2nd Amendment has nothing to do with hunting.
With that argument popping up more and more I want to make some things clear. I shouldn't have to but some just don't get it.
1. God didn't give you the right to own firearms. A group of Godly men that framed the Constitution did. I'm a religious person and I don't recall anywhere in the Bible where God gave us the right to protect ourselves. With that right being given by man, it can be taken by man. Any argument to the contrary is ludicrous.
2. Hunters in this nation make up a VERY, VERY large portion of those that belong to the NRA, SCI, etc.. and are supporters of the 2nd Amendment BECAUSE they hunt. It's engrained in their life and community and is a way of life for them.
3. Sport shooters and target shooters make up a VERY, VERY large portion of the 2nd Amendment supporters in this nation. I would guess less of a percentage than the hunters but I have no firm numbers to base that on.
4. The constitution doesn't guarantee your right to target shoot and spray the countryside with lead and poisonous gas/dust just so you can get your thrills by hitting a paper or steel target.
5. The United States Constitution doesn't guarantee your right to hunt, but many state constitutions do.
Read the list here
6. Liberals who want gun control want to take things one small step at a time. They will keep inching forward until they have everything and our way of life is gone. I hope for my sake that I never live to see that day and neither does my son.
I point all this out to show that we as a community (hunters, fisherman, outdoor enthusiasts, target shooters, gun collectors, and even businesses that profit off of firearms) have to stand as a united front against any loss of liberty.
<span style="color: #FF0000"><span style="font-size: 14pt">I FEEL RIDICULOUS EVEN HAVING TO STATE THAT LAST PARAGRAPH ON A SITE LIKE THIS</span></span>
Those of you that are attacking hunters need to wake up. Liberals aren't after hunters as much as they are after target shooters and gun collectors. They want your magazines, they want your large lots of ammunition, and they want your scary guns. During all of this, people who only hunt will support the NRA, and you, in the fight against these people. Why? because the vast majority, unlike some dimwits on this board, see the writing on the wall.
If they take your guns today, it's our hunting rifles tomorrow.
What do you think would happen if you eliminate one of the VERY VERY large portions of 2nd Amendment supporters from the list I mentioned earlier? The walls start coming down more quickly. IF hunters lose the right to hunt, then there will be those that won't support those that choose to shoot targets only, then there will be some that won't support those that wish to collect.
Like it or not, our fates are intertwined. So instead of looking at a thread where a legal, law abiding gun owner shot a beautiful creature legally and then posting your narrow minded hateful views, go on about your way. We don't want you to condone it, just support our right to do it. Go on about your way but remember to support our right. Hunters will in turn support your right to do what you wish.
As someone who participates in both, I see both sides. I'm a target shooter, hunter, collector and I support any gun related activity that is legal.
This is the most dangerous time in the United States for gun owners and those that support the 2nd Amendment. For the first time the casual American is beginning to support the liberal mindset and those that want to take away our right to keep firearms, hunt, target shoot, and collect firearms.
On a near weekly basis I hear or read a conversation about gun control in my place of employment. I hear arguments asking why any person would "need" a certain firearm, or a certain accessory and why those that hunt don't agree with this mindset. The liberals ask why any firearm should hold more than just a couple of rounds like those that hunters use. Liberals argue that we don't need semi-automatic firearms to pursue hunting sports so they should be banned.
Then I come to this site, one that has influenced my thoughts and beliefs concerning hunting, shooting, and firearm ownership in general, and I read people who are members and even sponsors telling others that some legal activity that they are participating in is unmoral and they should be ashamed of themselves. They argue that supporting the 2nd Amendment has nothing to do with hunting.
With that argument popping up more and more I want to make some things clear. I shouldn't have to but some just don't get it.
1. God didn't give you the right to own firearms. A group of Godly men that framed the Constitution did. I'm a religious person and I don't recall anywhere in the Bible where God gave us the right to protect ourselves. With that right being given by man, it can be taken by man. Any argument to the contrary is ludicrous.
2. Hunters in this nation make up a VERY, VERY large portion of those that belong to the NRA, SCI, etc.. and are supporters of the 2nd Amendment BECAUSE they hunt. It's engrained in their life and community and is a way of life for them.
3. Sport shooters and target shooters make up a VERY, VERY large portion of the 2nd Amendment supporters in this nation. I would guess less of a percentage than the hunters but I have no firm numbers to base that on.
4. The constitution doesn't guarantee your right to target shoot and spray the countryside with lead and poisonous gas/dust just so you can get your thrills by hitting a paper or steel target.
5. The United States Constitution doesn't guarantee your right to hunt, but many state constitutions do.
Read the list here
6. Liberals who want gun control want to take things one small step at a time. They will keep inching forward until they have everything and our way of life is gone. I hope for my sake that I never live to see that day and neither does my son.
I point all this out to show that we as a community (hunters, fisherman, outdoor enthusiasts, target shooters, gun collectors, and even businesses that profit off of firearms) have to stand as a united front against any loss of liberty.
<span style="color: #FF0000"><span style="font-size: 14pt">I FEEL RIDICULOUS EVEN HAVING TO STATE THAT LAST PARAGRAPH ON A SITE LIKE THIS</span></span>
Those of you that are attacking hunters need to wake up. Liberals aren't after hunters as much as they are after target shooters and gun collectors. They want your magazines, they want your large lots of ammunition, and they want your scary guns. During all of this, people who only hunt will support the NRA, and you, in the fight against these people. Why? because the vast majority, unlike some dimwits on this board, see the writing on the wall.
If they take your guns today, it's our hunting rifles tomorrow.
What do you think would happen if you eliminate one of the VERY VERY large portions of 2nd Amendment supporters from the list I mentioned earlier? The walls start coming down more quickly. IF hunters lose the right to hunt, then there will be those that won't support those that choose to shoot targets only, then there will be some that won't support those that wish to collect.
Like it or not, our fates are intertwined. So instead of looking at a thread where a legal, law abiding gun owner shot a beautiful creature legally and then posting your narrow minded hateful views, go on about your way. We don't want you to condone it, just support our right to do it. Go on about your way but remember to support our right. Hunters will in turn support your right to do what you wish.
As someone who participates in both, I see both sides. I'm a target shooter, hunter, collector and I support any gun related activity that is legal.
