My letter to the NRA

[Guitargod1985]

By publishing an article in a national magazine you are inferring that you support the sale of such weapon.

I hate to be the grammar police, but to infer is to draw a conclusion from something. I believe the word are looking for is "imply."

 

[Kindrox]

I feel the OP is nothing but a troll but I will chime in anyway.

I don't think he is a troll. There are a number of folks who think if we throw the "unfriendly" firearms under the bus, they will be allowed to keep their "friendly" firearm.

Those of us who know there arn't any "friendly" firearms to a true anti (just asked the UK) don't buy this argument for a minute, but also in reality there are still levels of anti gun folks. My MIL thinks DC should be able to ban firearms because there are "important" people in DC, but thinks she should be able to own a .22. Of course she is crazy as a jaybird, and the OP's letter is just the kind of crazy talk she'd write.

 

[Drusagas]

man, all I've gotta say is that TP9 pistol looks reeeaaallly fun. Wish I had the funds, those are however going towards some ar lowers just in case a ban comes

 

[Davek1977]

I have absolutely NO issue witht the NRA suporting the sale of "black guns" or guns otherwise unpopular with those who don't like guns. By taking a stand against this gun, you've fully succombed to the "divide and conquor" strategies the anti-gunners love to employ. Not only do they want to turn the popluation at large against gun ownbers, but its even more of a success when they can turn gunners against one another. I'd like to take this time to thank you, mdog, for feeding right into the hands of the anti-gun community. I'm sure the Brady's are thrilled with your letter, probably infintively moreso than the NRA was.

 

[solareclipse]

Here we go again.. everybody run! its an UZI clone!

 

[JohnBT]

Okay, I finally got around to reading the article.

"that TP9 pistol looks reeeaaallly fun"

Except for the parts about weighing 3 pounds, having a bad trigger and costing $1200. And being ugly.

John

 

[leathermanwave]

leathermanwave, I believe that quote is generally attributed to Benjamin Franklin

Okay, after a little google magic it looks like you are right.

 

[Lightninstrike]

They are focusing on firearms which only look scary yet are no more dangerous than the average deer rifle....

Yep. Most deer rifles would put an EBR to shame when it comes to raw power.

 

[XD9WBT]

Thanks Mdog, for a while I have had an itch for something Exotic and Scary. I think you just scratched it which makes me think that was the point of your thread anyway.

No matter I want one.

 

[bdickens]

I think the NRA puts its "stamp of approval" on this firearm because they support the legal ownership of legal firearms to be used for any legal purpose by any law-abiding American. The Second Amendment isn't just about Parker shotguns with deep blue-black barrels and walnut stocks with hand-rubbed oil finishes. The Second Amendment is about all firearms no matter how pretty or ugly.

Maybe the ACLU should only support the use of certain mdog-approved computers, word processing software, and cameras. How would that float your boat? I mean, nobody really needs a rack mounted, multi-core server, do they? Nobody really needs a Nikon D3x, do they?

 

[HexHead]

While I don't agree with the OP, I see the point he was trying to make. In the current political environment, highlighting that pistol could be construed as akin to waving a red flag at a bull.

 

[Sam1911]

I see the point he was trying to make. In the current political environment, highlighting that pistol could be construed as akin to waving a red flag at a bull.

Yes, of course, I think everyone comprehends that point. However, the point is irrelevant, invalid, and unworthy of consideration.

The bull may be enraged. The bull is ALWAYS enraged, regardless of the target. It is not our duty to give credence, support, or succor to "the bull's" view of the world.


O.K.?


Having said that, the "current political environment" -- with the exception of the current sitting POTUS and Legislature, is better than it ever has been in most of our lifetimes. Civilian gun ownership is through the roof. EBRs in general, and even "exotics" like SBRs, SBSs, suppressors, .50 BMG rifles, and even the silly little TP-9, are more popular than ever before. Selling by the 10s of 1000s. CCW laws are VASTLY better than ever in the last century or so. We can carry in National Parks for G*d's sake, and just last year the SCOTUS just affirmed the correct interpretation of the 2nd Amendment! This is NOT the time to start hiding under a rock or pretending we don't exist! Progress may get rocky, but if we don't back down we shouldn't be willing to lose the ground we've gained.

Of course, if we have to field a grass roots effort to oppose the whims of OUR OWN BENEFACTOR MEMBERS, maybe we should just give up!


-Sam

 

[rbernie]

Considering that the OP hasn't checked in on this thread for several days, it would seem that we're all preaching to ourselves. I'm going to go ahead and lock this one as done unless the OP contacts me and asked me to re-open it for further dialogue.