Before a standing army can rule, the people must be disarmed; as they are in almost every kingdom of Europe. The supreme power in America cannot enforce unjust laws by the sword; because the whole body of the people are armed, and constitute a force superior to any band of regular troops that can be, on any pretence, raised in the United States.
Noah Webster, An Examination into the Leading Principles of the Federal Constitution, 1787
20/20 wanted to have a “conversation” about guns, not the right to own them but asking your neighbor if he has a gun, keeping them in a safe, an experiment with kids to see if they’re following Eddie Eagle’s advice, a few gun accident, some stories of armed self-defense, and a quick interview with the Armed Citizen Project.
Well, we are having a conversation on Facebook, here are some of the most popular comments.
Take the curiosity out of the equation. Teach the kids, let them touch it and hear it fire. Under supervision of course. That’s what my parents did for us and we NEVER tried to play with them. We also knew not to mess with dad’s stuff for fear of a spanking. I turned out just fine.I’m a firearms instructor and mother of 5 kids. I teach my children gun safety everyday, but I wound never put my firearm in a bucket of toys and expect them not to play with it! The adult that placed it there is the irresponsible party! Lock them in a safe!I live in Indiana, have 4 adult children, 2 boys and 2 girls that grew up around guns. I have carried a gun for years. I’ve found that supervised shooting cures the curiosity. Although you must always keep your firearms LOCKED in a safe when not on your person or at the range. Never leave a gun, even unloaded where a child is able to touch it. If every gun owner followed that common sense rule, many tragedies could be prevented. IMOSource
Here’s an excerpt:
Genius in its brevity, Selling the Second Amendment reflects its author’s considerable experiences at marketing by first making a conclusive case for why “The second amendment is the greatest freedom”; and then presenting several strategies for how to present the need for the 2nd Amendment to various political and ethnic groups. The effective of which is that the average gun right supporter should have a good idea about how to present several meaningful defenses of the 2nd Amendment. – See more at: http://armedcitizenproject.org/articles/acp-book-review-interview-selling-the-second-amendment-by-gregory-smith#sthash.q3mWZ2sW.dpuf
They also interviews me, here’s one of the questions I answered:
Q. You say “the second amendment is the greatest freedom”, can you elaborate on that bit statement a bit more?
A. Everything starts with being alive, and the best way to protect your life is with a gun. When you argue with a criminal or use physical force, you’re taking a chance. When you pull out your gun, your survival is almost guaranteed. The very sight of the gun will bring most people to their senses, they will realize that beating you, robbing you, raping you, it’s suddenly not such a good idea anymore. I read of a gay couple that was holding hands when suddenly 20 men started chasing after them, trying to beat them up. One of them pulled out a gun and that was enough to make 20 men stop. The leader asked “do you have a permit to carry that?”, the gay guy lied and said he did. That was enough to make those 20 bashers change their minds. Think about it, no stupid sensitivity training, and no dumb hate crime law, just one gun to make the lawless remember that this is a country of laws and force will be met with force. – See more at: http://armedcitizenproject.org/articles/acp-book-review-interview-selling-the-second-amendment-by-gregory-smith#sthash.xIUp6ov2.dpuf
Source: http://www.agentgearusa.com/item/229_second_amendment_right_to_bear_arms_pin
Badges? We don’t need no stinkin’ badges. But then again, maybe we do.
If you’re proud to be an American and proud to be taking advantage of your Second Amendment right to bear arms, then you’ll love this pin!
This Second Amendment pin is a wonderful way to express your pride as a gun permit holder. The golden finish is accented with red and blue for an added splash of patriotic color. The words “Second Amendment Right to Bear Arms” encircle the outer ring, while “Liberty and Justice for All” encircles a pair of American flags at the center of this stunning pin.
Our Second Amendment Right to Bear Arms pin measures 1.5 inches in diameter, with a double post to allow for a secure attachment. It’s a great gift for a firearms enthusiast of any age!
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Fans of The Walking Dead will also appreciate the Zombie Response Team Badge:
The Zombie Response Team Badge is your go-to armor, officially certifying you as the apocalypse-ending officer you know you can be!
Measures 3.125″ x 2.25″, with a zombie-repelling gold electroplated finish applied over a nickel base, you can be sure that when the world comes to an end, your badge will stand the test of time.
Equipped with a heavy duty pin and clasp attachment, to secure your badge, you can rest easy knowing the beings from out of this world will recognize you from miles away. Grab yours today, or be eaten alive.
Besides that, they also sell interesting shirts with words like Bounty Hunter, Bail Enforcement Agent, Executive Bodyguard, etc.
Lastly, I like their knife collection a lot, especially this army knife.
The Great American Outdoor Show, sponsored by the National Rifle Association, runs Feb. 1 -9 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, 2301 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg.
The show showcases more than 1,000 vendors in the fishing, hunting, trapping and outdoor sports world. In addition, a lineup of concerts, guest speakers, demonstrations and family events are scheduled. Here’s what you need to know:
What is the admission price: $12 adults, $10 seniors, $6 children. Adult two-day tickets: $20. Complete ticketing and show schedule information can be found at: https://secure.interactiveticketing.com/a/53bd59
Can visitors carry guns into the show? The show will follow all applicable Pennsylvania gun laws. So, yes, guns are allowed in the Farm Show Complex. For a full rundown of Pennsylvania firearms law visit www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-laws/pennsylvania.aspx.
Can visitors buy guns at the show? Guns will be on sale at the show, and can be purchased, but purchasers must arrange to direct delivery to their local federally licensed gun dealers.
Where can I park? There are several options for parking: Farm Show Complex, $8; Elmerton Ave. Lot, $8 (free shuttle service); Harrisburg Area Community College, weekends only; $8, free shuttle. Other options, include the Old Harrisburg Post Office and Harrisburg Mall. For full details on parking, fees and times visitwww.greatamericanoutdoorshow.org/attendees/parking-information
Who is headlining the NRA Country Concert? Brantley Gilbert is appearing on Feb. 8. The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Large Arena of the Farm Show Complex. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Source: http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2014/01/nra_great_american_outdoor_sho_5.html