Harris Poll on NRA & 2nd Amendment

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Weekly Poll Results

Do you agree with the National Rifle Association's viewpoint on gun ownership rights and the second amendment?

*Strongly agree, the government should not be dictating how citizens choose to protect themselves or infringe on responsible recreational firearm use. 9496 of 11212 votes
84%

Somewhat agree, we need to be careful about restricting rights that are protected under the Constitution. 548 of 11212 votes
4%

Undecided, I'm not sure what the proper balance is between the Constitution and public safety. 174 of 11212 votes
1%

Somewhat disagree, some reforms (background checks for handgun applicants or bans on armor-piercing bullets, for instance) make good sense. 513 of 11212 votes
4%

Strongly disagree, the NRA has distorted the intent of the second amendment and has helped foster a gun culture that is irresponsible and dangerous. 481 of 11212 votes
4%



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[MeekandMild]

Pollster 1: "So what is the result?"
Pollster 2: "So far its 84% in favor of the NRA."
Pollster 1: "OK, so we'd better subtract about 30% and recalculate. Don't want this to seem too biased."
Pollster 2: Yea, then if we subtract the 40% who wanted to vote option 4 or 5 but didn't know how to click on the correct button things start to look about right."
Pollster 1: "Then we need to subtract the 10% who would have voted but didn't have time."
Pollster 2: "Don't forget the 4% who would like to have all NRA members sent to the gas chambers. I tell you we should have had a sixth choice. Its important to understand the activist vote."

 

[7.62FullMetalJacket]

 

[FPrice]

It's up to 85% strongly agree.

 

[AZRickD]

I hit the Contact Us button and wrote [email protected]

Your poll is biased. You should know better.

First, it is evident that the poll designer knows little about the NRA.

Example:

> Somewhat disagree, some reforms (background checks for handgun applicants or bans on armor-piercing bullets, for instance) make good sense.

a) the NRA supports Instant Background Checks. They didn't support the original 5-day waiting period to allow time for a paper-type check. I support neither.

b) The NRA did not lobby against so-called "armor piercing" bullet legislation. They were against legislation which would ban every rifle cartridge ever produced, save for .22 rimfire. I support neither

As well, your poll makes the assumption that a gun rights activist wouldn't think that the NRA is a little weak on the issue. If you think this statement is odd, perhaps you are as unaware as the poll designer. Perhaps you should look up the web sites of Gun Owners of America, Second Amendment Foundation. Citizens Committee on the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership, etc.

Rick D
Phx, Az

 

[Billll]

I couldn't get in. The poll must be closed, or my ISP is getting flakey again.

You're right, though, it'll never see the light of day.

 

[CasualShooter]

Done.

Weekly Poll Results

Do you agree with the National Rifle Association's viewpoint on gun ownership rights and the second amendment?

*Strongly agree, the government should not be dictating how citizens choose to protect themselves or infringe on responsible recreational firearm use. 10228 of 11997 votes
85%

Somewhat agree, we need to be careful about restricting rights that are protected under the Constitution. 571 of 11997 votes
4%

Undecided, I'm not sure what the proper balance is between the Constitution and public safety. 178 of 11997 votes
1%

Somewhat disagree, some reforms (background checks for handgun applicants or bans on armor-piercing bullets, for instance) make good sense. 527 of 11997 votes
4%

Strongly disagree, the NRA has distorted the intent of the second amendment and has helped foster a gun culture that is irresponsible and dangerous. 493 of 11997 votes

 

[CasualShooter]

mantispid,

I think the NRA HAS distorted the intent of the Second Amendment to mean 'hunting and sporting uses only'. I never hear the NRA leadership talk about the right of firearm ownership as a check against government tyranny. And yes, they are fostering an irresponsible gun culture that thinks 'sporting uses' are what should really be protected.

Are you aware that the NRA filed a Friend of the Court Brief in favor of Missouri LTC (aka CCW) with the St. Louis Circuit Court and has now filed a similar Brief with the Missouri State Supreme Court? How do you explain that? It doesn't have Anything to do with "hunting and sporting uses" .

 

[7.62FullMetalJacket]

I think the NRA HAS distorted the intent of the Second Amendment to mean 'hunting and sporting uses only'. I never hear the NRA leadership talk about the right of firearm ownership as a check against government tyranny. And yes, they are fostering an irresponsible gun culture that thinks 'sporting uses' are what should really be protected.

Do you solely rely on the "mainstream media" for your information? Try reading First Freedom, which is published by NRA. There ain't no huntin going on in there: all legal all the time. Well, some interesting history stuff too.

 

[NIGHTWATCH]

85% Blowing them away.