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New York Times: The Gun Lobby, The Gun Lobby, The Gun Lobby!
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"'The power of the gun lobby over statehouse politicians has led to a raft of laws dear to gun rights adherents, from a measure allowing concealed firearms on college campuses to one legalizing the open carrying of holstered pistols for those who like to swagger into restaurants and coffee bars,' Francis X. Clines opines at nytimes.com. 'The growing question of whether the lobby had nullified all serious political resistance was answered Friday when West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, usually a reliable supporter of the [NRA], vetoed a bill to scrap the current law that citizens have to get a permit and take gun safety lessons in order to legally carry a concealed weapon in the state.' Question: what is the gun lobby? Is it . . ." ... |
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Millwright66
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| We all know the "Grey Lady's" editorial stance on firearms doesn't make story accuracy a priority. But the "open/concealed" conflict isn't one of "rights. Its one of situation. For those pursuing outdoor activities far from quick help a holstered handgun is valuable. Its also possible these folks come to town at the end of the day. Leaving a handgun in an unattended vehicle would be foolish or reckless. Anyone not expecting to encounter someone with a open holstered handgun and belt knife - particularly in rural regions in hunting/fishing season is obtuse. OTOH carrying a hogleg down to Wallyworld just because you can is equally so. In sheepville CCW is the way to go - you won't be the perp's first target. |
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