AlaskaErik
Member
I know Jim Zumbo has been pilloried without mercy for over a week now, but in spite of two apologies, I still haven't seen what I've been waiting for. Maybe Mr Zumbo comes to this board or someone who knows him can pass this on. But this is what I want.
I want Jim Zumbo to acknowledge that the Second Amendment isn't about hunting, but about the right to keep and bear arms, regardless of cosmetic features and magazine capacity.
I want Jim Zumbo to acknowledge that rifles aren't just for hunting, but also for self defense, for target shooting and for any other legal activity that gun owners engage in.
I want Jim Zumbo to acknowledge that AR and AK type weapons are not terrorist weapons and they do serve a legitimate purpose.
I want Jim Zumbo to acknowledge that I, as a veteran who has served his country in a time of war in a combat zone, am not a terrorist just because I choose to own an AR-15 for non-hunting purposes.
I want Jim Zumbo to acknowledge the same for pistols, shotguns and any other firearms that are legal to own.
It is time to put all this behind us. But Mr Zumbo still needs to make this right. And once we get past this all gun owners, regardless of their needs or reasons for owning guns, need to band together to defeat the upcoming bills that the Democrats will now try to pass. Those who own rifles for hunting purposes only need to be educated to the fact that their rifles are not safe from the Democrats. If we don't stand together, then we will all lose our rights in the end. If the Democrats succeed in banning pistols and AR/AK style weapons, it's only a matter of time before they come after hunting rifles and shotguns. If Mr Zumbo can bring himself to acknowledge the rights of all gun owners then maybe he can help us educate those who think their hunting rifles will be safe from the gun grabbers. But before Mr Zumbo can redeem himself, he needs to complete his apology.
I want Jim Zumbo to acknowledge that the Second Amendment isn't about hunting, but about the right to keep and bear arms, regardless of cosmetic features and magazine capacity.
I want Jim Zumbo to acknowledge that rifles aren't just for hunting, but also for self defense, for target shooting and for any other legal activity that gun owners engage in.
I want Jim Zumbo to acknowledge that AR and AK type weapons are not terrorist weapons and they do serve a legitimate purpose.
I want Jim Zumbo to acknowledge that I, as a veteran who has served his country in a time of war in a combat zone, am not a terrorist just because I choose to own an AR-15 for non-hunting purposes.
I want Jim Zumbo to acknowledge the same for pistols, shotguns and any other firearms that are legal to own.
It is time to put all this behind us. But Mr Zumbo still needs to make this right. And once we get past this all gun owners, regardless of their needs or reasons for owning guns, need to band together to defeat the upcoming bills that the Democrats will now try to pass. Those who own rifles for hunting purposes only need to be educated to the fact that their rifles are not safe from the Democrats. If we don't stand together, then we will all lose our rights in the end. If the Democrats succeed in banning pistols and AR/AK style weapons, it's only a matter of time before they come after hunting rifles and shotguns. If Mr Zumbo can bring himself to acknowledge the rights of all gun owners then maybe he can help us educate those who think their hunting rifles will be safe from the gun grabbers. But before Mr Zumbo can redeem himself, he needs to complete his apology.
