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Testifying before Congress in 1934 about a bill to virtually ban machine guns and sawed-off shotguns, National Rifle Association President Karl Frederick was asked about carrying firearms for self-defense. “I do not believe in the general promiscuous toting of guns,” said the former Olympic gold medal sharpshooter. “I think it should be sharply restricted and only under licenses.” |
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MarkHamTownsend
(5/16/2016)
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| What a terrific friend the RKBA had in Karl Frederick back in 1934. (/sarcasm). |
| Comment by:
laker1
(5/16/2016)
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| They are 1/3 way back. They are now promoting the carrying of firearms for self defense. They should be lobbying to allow registration of new select fire weapons followed by no registration of same. |
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