SAF Equality Project

Status
Not open for further replies.

hso

Moderator
Staff member
Joined
Jan 3, 2003
Messages
66,002
Location
0 hrs east of TN
We've been saying for years that for the Pro 2A to grow against the Antis we need to reach out to all citizens.

SAF LAUNCHES GUN RIGHTS EQUALITY PROJECT

The Second Amendment Foundation today announced the launch of a new effort to remind America that the right to keep and bear arms is all-inclusive, and that all citizens regardless of race, creed or color should never be denied the exercise of their constitutionally-protected rights.

“The Second Amendment is color-blind,” said SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb. “No law-abiding citizen should ever be denied the right to purchase a firearm or get a license to carry due to the color of their skin. We’re launching our new Equality Project now because in recent days the topic of racism has been on everyone’s mind, and there’s been an increasing interest in gun ownership among minorities.

“History has taught us,” he observed, “that oppressive gun control has its roots in racism.”

Gottlieb pointed to the infamous “black codes” that, among other things, regulated or prohibited gun ownership by free African-Americans living in the South following the Civil War.

“This made it impossible for former slaves to defend themselves against attack by vicious night riders,” he said. “It was wrong then, and it is even more wrong today. We want to make sure this sort of social bigotry never rears its ugly head again. At the end of the day, if all gun owners don’t stand together, the Second Amendment will almost certainly fall apart.

The Second Amendment Foundation is asking, “If you or anyone you know has been denied a permit to purchase or carry a firearm, please notify us immediately.”

“The Foundation will have our attorneys get involved to protect the Second Amendment rights of all Americans, especially minorities who are being discriminated against,” Gottlieb said. “SAF has a strong track record of protecting minorities, including the landmark Supreme Court case of McDonald v. Chicago, plus lower court victories including Ezell v. Chicago and Moore v. Madigan. These cases show that in the past we have not tolerated discrimination against minorities exercising their Second Amendment rights, and we have no intention of allowing that in the future.”

To contact SAF about the Gun Rights Equality Project, please email us at [email protected]
 
The Second Amendment Foundation today announced the launch of a new effort to remind America that the right to keep and bear arms is all-inclusive, and that all citizens regardless of race, creed or color should never be denied the exercise of their constitutionally-protected rights.
This is what we should be doing: riding the wave instead of trying to fight against the wave. Let's face it: the traditional gun-rights coalition is a dying demographic. We have to reach out to new components.
 
This is what we should be doing: riding the wave instead of trying to fight against the wave. Let's face it: the traditional gun-rights coalition is a dying demographic. We have to reach out to new components.

I was just sitting here thinking the same thing. That’s actually brought me to read this thread.

I was thinking that we have to get more people involved in recreational shooting in order to “normalize” shooting and gun ownership in general. We need a whole lot more people on our side and not just people who buy guns because they’re scared of something and then keep their gun hidden in a closet until they realize they never use it and sell it. We need folks who enjoy shooting with their family or friends, and get down right pissed when a bill is introduced that takes away any of the freedoms that they enjoy.

I think this is the perfect time for it. People have purchased a record number of guns lately, they’re limited to what activities they can actually do, and without getting into politics, things like Sunday football or the races may have lost their luster for many.

Thing is, I assume like many of you, I’m just a guy with no contacts or real influence that matters. I’ve belonged to a range for years and take a new person whenever they may ask but it’s not enough. We need a nation wide movement of our own and more importantly some form of leadership.
 
Last edited:
Status
Not open for further replies.
Back
Top