Gun Owners on the "Left" of center ...

[Old krow]

It's probably safer to say that gun control laws always comes from those who have power and do not want to share it. That desire knows no political boundary.

I think that this statement sums it up perfectly.

I agree that associating gun rights with any one particular side will eventually lead down a bad road. Personally, I'd like to see the Left (or more people in general) more active in gun rights.

 

[Trahma Hownd]

I am vehemently opposed to requiring orthodoxy from people, I think it is morally wrong and repugnant to the utmost, and indicative of the very worst in human beings.

Very well put.

 

[9MMare]

I'm a social liberal, but mostly conservative on fiscal and Constitutional issues. Am generally a Democrat.

Altho my range is very conservative, they are polite and welcome women and are always willing to help. But when I've been to gun shows, I am often embarrassed (as a human) and offended at the opinions I overhear. The ignorance and intolerance is terrible...including towards women... and I have to try hard to separate such things from my gun ownership and training. As far as I'm concerned, such views taint gun ownership and responsibility.

 

[toivo]

People think of politics as a two demensional left/right line.
It is not. Ronald Reagan said it best:

"You and I are told we must choose between a left or right, but I suggest there is no such thing as a left or right. There is only an up or down. Up to man's age-old dream -- the maximum of individual freedom consistent with order -- or down to the ant heap of totalitarianism. Regardless of their sincerity, their humanitarian motives, those who would sacrifice freedom for security have embarked on this downward path. Plutarch warned, "The real destroyer of the liberties of the people is he who spreads among them bounties, donations and benefits."

Nice words, but the reality is that Ronald Reagan was not a true friend of gun owners:

http://www.keepandbeararms.com/newsarchives/XcNewsPlus.asp?cmd=SHOWTOP

 

[Liberation]

Nice words, but the reality is that Ronald Reagan was not a true friend of gun owners:

http://www.keepandbeararms.com/newsarchives/XcNewsPlus.asp?cmd=SHOWTOP

How about this: instead of going back to the annals of history: show us the Republicans in support gun bans in congress: I'll help you, Dan Coats.

 

[Hangingrock]

There are significant differences between being Conservative or Liberal. Knowing the differences is important. Most people tend to be Pragmatic their interested in their wellbeing and survival when push comes to shove. There are very few true believers.

 

[Johannes_Paulsen]

As I already pointed out and you would know if you read the whole damn thread is that I never DENIED it happens, I said it was exaggerated and pointed out that a gay man or woman is more likely to be a victim of violence from their partner.

Oh, is that the point you were trying to make? I did read the thread and your post was highly unclear.

And if that is the case, does that not strengthen the case that homosexuals should carry arms? If a woman's ex-boyfriend was a lethal threat to her, and she was legally, mentally and physically capable of carrying a firearm, shouldn't she consider carrying a firearm as well?

I also have to point out: Santa Clara is a no issue county.

And who was living in Santa Clara County?

 

[Jason_W]

Avid firearms enthusiast here.

I tend to get labelled a conservative by those on the left and a liberal by those on the right. Mostly what I am is an anti-absolutist.

I'm just as afraid of a totalitarian government regime as I am of a corporate oligarchy.

 

[BBQLS1]

Sometimes I get a little tired of the rightward political rhetoric at gun shows and other gun owner functions.

Are there any organizations out there that represent gun owners from moderate or even "liberal" (a meaningless term if you ask me) political bent.

I find organizations like the Pink Pistols interesting because they represent a group that is typically underrepresented on the right end of the spectrum (homosexuals). I'm also interested in learning more about organizations for minority or women gun owners. I am a straight white male BTW. I am just the kind of person who feels a little better when I meet up with black folks at the gun show in the midst of the vast sea of Caucasians like me.

Welcome aboard.

 

[Alan Truism]

Welcome aboard.

thanks ... definitely some interesting viewpoints shared

 

[Axel Larson]

I voted for Peter Shumlin this lasted election in Vermont and the NRA rated him as an A and he is pro gay rights and other more liberal view points. Now even though I do vote Democrat once and a while, does not mean I like all of their socialist ideas.

 

[MisterMike]

After a period of trying to figure out whether I'm a conservative or a liberal, I've figured out that I'm neither. Those terms, as used these days, strike me as a bit meaningless, since our major political parties have each staked out certain positions that are clearly inconsistent with what are supposedly their fundamental philosophies. Personally, I consider myself libertarian, which is probably a better description of the average pro-Second Amendment citizen.

But, I do see much of what the OP complains about--a "them versus us" rhetoric that paints anyone who does not adhere wholly to the red platform as an opponent of gun rights. The respective voting records of the parties do support that to a point, but it strikes me that this is the wrong approach. Just as other rights movements have attempted to woo both Republicans and Democrats, we should be focused on defining the debate as one involving a fundamental civil right. If (when?) we get to the point of convincing the general public that this is an issue of rights--and not one of where you lie on the political party spectrum--then we will have achieved victory.

 

[JShirley]

THR's mission is to unite gun owners, not to talk about the ways we are different and that can foolishly (or maliciously) be used to divide us. This is why we don't discuss politics- or religion.

Now, the initial question was regarding gun rights orgs that cater to the political left. There's been plenty of space for that to be answered.