As part of its post-Newtown School Shield Program, the NRA has unveiled a 225-page report on school security. [Click here to read. Click here for the summary.] As expected, it includes recommendations for a model program to train school personnel to carry firearms. At a press conference presenting their plan, NRA’s point man for the project backed away from Wayne LaPierre’s initial call for a cop in every school. Former Arkansas Rep. Asa Hutchinson said it was “important” for every school to have at least one armed person on site but . . .
He acknowledged the decision is “locally made” based on unique budget circumstances. He also eased away from LaPierre’s armed volunteers in schools idea. Hutchinson said there was “great reluctance” from superintendents for that proposal. Right until there isn’t. Which I hope never happens.
Gun control advocates condemned the report—without bothering read it At the huffgintonpost.com, Josh Sugamann said the NRA wanted to . . .
turn our schools into prisons, complete with perimeter fences, security cameras, armed guards, and even armed teachers. But never talk about the guns used in such attacks . . .
The tone and substance of the measures put forward by the NRA at their press conference today are so out-of-sync with the horror of Newtown, Aurora, Tucson–and the many mass shootings that have preceded these tragedies, let alone the ones that are certain to come–that anyone within earshot should be deeply offended. When the next massacre occurs at a workplace or shopping mall or other public space, will the NRA offers its self-serving solutions for security in those locations? Where exactly does this end?
It doesn’t Josh. It never does. The fight against evil—as represented by criminals, terrorists and madmen—will continue as long as people exist. Besides, what exactly is your plan?
Contrary to the NRA’s circular self-serving logic, the only way to stop a “bad guy” with a gun isn’t just a “good guy” with a gun. It’s making sure that the voices of the vast majority of Americans who support effective policies to prevent gun violence are heard across the nation and on Capitol Hill.
Yeah no. I’m with the good guy.
*insert Hippie Girl Gun Control Meme here*
It is the government that is doing the hoarding! I work for a major outdoor retailer. The company is NOT holding back ammo! We are not getting any ammo in quantity even 1/10th of what our normal shipments were. It is the government buying it up with your tax dollars and stock piling it PERIOD. Wake up America!
anyone have cliff notes on the effects of this?
“If you don’t do as we say, we will be very angry with you, and write you a letter telling you how angry we are.” …unless you are a friend of ours, then we’ll slip you some cash under the table.
I have the regrettable distinction of living in CT. Called my Rep who is opposed to the bill, whatever it might contain. As of right now the bill doesn’t even have a number, though it will probably be a Senate bill. It is advertised as being a amalgamation of previously written proposals. The surprise will be in seeing it for the first time, probably tomorrow when they are said to be voting on it. Hopefully it won’t be another “Stealing Constitutional Rights 101”. The saddest thing is that it appears that it would do 0% to stop/prevent mass murders, and 100% to burden gun owners, but again, who can say when you can’t read the bill.
“The saddest thing is that it appears that it would do 0% to stop/prevent mass murders, and 100% to burden gun owners”
This is by design. Politicians don’t wish to stop violence; indeed, they want more violence, because a frightened populace is more dependent on the nanny state. These bills are designed to cause more violence and at the same time rob citizens of any means of defense against the government’s growing tyranny.
I’m in Bethel, CT. I feel your pain. This State is doomed. Time to look to Tennessee or Texas. The liberals seem to be in the position of winning this battle.
However, CCDL sent this out:
http://wr2a.wordpress.com/2013/04/02/ccdl-come-to-hartford-tomorrow-anti-gun-legislation-battle/ An organized rally of pro-Second Amendment types to get to the Capitol via buses and speak out in person. Worth looking into.
This will be another great state for thieves and criminals to move into.
“Contrary to the NRA’s circular self-serving logic, the only way to stop a “bad guy” with a gun isn’t just a “good guy” with a gun. It’s making sure that the voices of the vast majority of Americans who support effective policies to prevent gun violence are heard across the nation and on Capitol Hill.”
That’s a lot of words just to say nothing.
S&W 625 and lots of moon clips and/or a clip fed M-1 Garand with BM-59 front end and para folding stock will stay under the radar for a while…
The best one can possibly hope for from government is gridlock. If a candidate ran on a platform of getting into office and not doing a single thing ever, he has my vote.
To answer other questions on this thread, yes, the progressive fascists like those seen in this clip would certainly support any fascist policies the prez wanted to ramrod through, up to and including internment and execution of gun owners. It’s not hard to believe. People are basically the same all over the world, what makes you think the majority of our “countrymen” aren’t as bad if not worse than Nazi German citizens, Stalinist informants, or any number of tyrannical supporters all over the world?
With persistance and some patience I have components and am loading at less than $0.40 per round for 55 grain .223. Can’t wait until prices for components come back down. Doubled down on my components orders so I could load for a friend that just bought a bushmaster for $850 with a cheap ass little red dot. South of Houston is bone dry. I bought my .22 rifle when I figured .223 would get scarce, never thought I’d see .22 so scarce
Besides, it deserves a title ‘Mac Media Player’ for the reason that it can play movies, videos, audios, music and photos.
This system is all new for 2011 and it gives consumers quick access
to films, word wide web browsing capabilities, customized Apps, and movies.
This gives people more flexibility in their viewing habits and allows them to catch up
on old shows they may have missed or never had the time to watch.