It's Common Sense, Stupid!

It's time for the rest of us to speak up about the Second Amendment as we experience it.  There are gun owners in this country, including myself, who are NOT convinced the government is coming to take away our guns.

Before you accuse me of being one of those liberal, freedom hating, big government socialists, know that I am a life member of the National Rifle Association.  I attended more gun shows before I was twelve than most of you have probably been to in your life.  My father was a licensed gun dealer and antique firearm collector.  I grew up in a home where hunting and firearm ownership were revered and respected.  I understood that firearms were a way of life for our family.  They put food on the table, money in our pockets, and protected us from individuals who might attempt to take what little we had away from us through theft or malice.  However, in this house where guns leaned in every corner, hung above the front door, and occupied every closet not a single assault weapon existed.

On Tuesday, Vice President Biden will present a set of legislative proposals to Congress and the American people for consideration.  A ban on the manufacturing, sale, and ownership of assault weapons SHOULD be part of these proposals.  There is no place in a responsible gun owner's home for these kind of weapons.  They were designed for one purpose - taking human lives - as many as possible, as quickly as possible.

It's my hope the responsible gun owners in this country will stand up and speak with a collective voice to drown out the insanity of the lunatics (yes, lunatics) currently speaking loudest in this national debate.  There is a platform for responsible gun ownership that includes a ban on assault weapons.  The time is now and the leadership of the National Rifle Association needs to realize it.