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