TooTaxed
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Last week, as a known NRA member, I was invited to attend an organized group discussion on the 2nd Amendment and Gun Control. I researched the NRA-ILA website and prepared a file dealing with various gun control issues I suspected the group would discuss.
When we started, I found myself alone against 14 rabid anti-gunners! Can you spell "Blood Bath"?
Based upon the Militia Act of 1792, which specifically defines the militia as being every able-bodied male between 18 and 45 in all the states, the current amended Act which covers two classes of militia, (military/police and non-military), and similar provisions in the individual state constitutions, the group finally conceded an individual's right to possess a gun.
But, although I had specific references to refute various gun control issues, they still firmly believe too many guns are around, and something must be done about that. They noted that the 2nd Amendment doesn't mention the right to have ammunition (though the Militia Act required each gun owner to keep on hand a specified minimum amount of ammunition), and proposed ammunition control to keep it out of the hands of gun owners.
Items suggested: Ban all foreign imports. Put a tax of $1/round on all ammunition. Require anyone who purchases ammunition to have a government-issued permit card, difficult to obtain (as Canada has done).
Folks, this next national election is really critical to us. Financially support your pro-gun groups, and get active!
When we started, I found myself alone against 14 rabid anti-gunners! Can you spell "Blood Bath"?
Based upon the Militia Act of 1792, which specifically defines the militia as being every able-bodied male between 18 and 45 in all the states, the current amended Act which covers two classes of militia, (military/police and non-military), and similar provisions in the individual state constitutions, the group finally conceded an individual's right to possess a gun.
But, although I had specific references to refute various gun control issues, they still firmly believe too many guns are around, and something must be done about that. They noted that the 2nd Amendment doesn't mention the right to have ammunition (though the Militia Act required each gun owner to keep on hand a specified minimum amount of ammunition), and proposed ammunition control to keep it out of the hands of gun owners.
Items suggested: Ban all foreign imports. Put a tax of $1/round on all ammunition. Require anyone who purchases ammunition to have a government-issued permit card, difficult to obtain (as Canada has done).
Folks, this next national election is really critical to us. Financially support your pro-gun groups, and get active!
