cluttonfred
Member
OK, I've got my fireproof undies on, so here goes.
I am for responsible gun ownership. I grew up around guns as my grandfather was a licensed dealer and avid collector. My particular interest is historic military firearms, and with my grandfather's help I have acquired several nice collectible guns (M1917 Enfield, M1 Garand, M1 Carbine) as well as a few .22s I've had for years.
I live and work overseas so I don't have much opportunity to shoot, but if I were living in the USA I would be shooting regularly and I would likely seek a CCW permit. I would also be interested in getting involved in competitive shooting of some kind, but that might be tough as I am not fond of the National Rifle Association.
I believe that the NRA has gone beyond its role as a non-profit, non-partisan organization to become everything that is bad about the lobbying system in the USA. I also believe that the inflammatory, confrontational style of the minority which seems to control the organization actually hurts, not helps, the cause of gun ownership.
I know that many, in fact most, THR members will disagree with this point of view, and I respect that. I would be interested to hear if there are any other members here who support responsible gun ownership but are turned off by the NRA.
Cheers,
Matthew
I am for responsible gun ownership. I grew up around guns as my grandfather was a licensed dealer and avid collector. My particular interest is historic military firearms, and with my grandfather's help I have acquired several nice collectible guns (M1917 Enfield, M1 Garand, M1 Carbine) as well as a few .22s I've had for years.
I live and work overseas so I don't have much opportunity to shoot, but if I were living in the USA I would be shooting regularly and I would likely seek a CCW permit. I would also be interested in getting involved in competitive shooting of some kind, but that might be tough as I am not fond of the National Rifle Association.
I believe that the NRA has gone beyond its role as a non-profit, non-partisan organization to become everything that is bad about the lobbying system in the USA. I also believe that the inflammatory, confrontational style of the minority which seems to control the organization actually hurts, not helps, the cause of gun ownership.
I know that many, in fact most, THR members will disagree with this point of view, and I respect that. I would be interested to hear if there are any other members here who support responsible gun ownership but are turned off by the NRA.
Cheers,
Matthew