Again: NRA slams ‘downright scary’ Open Carry Texas gun lovers: They ‘crossed the line’
“Now we love AR-15s and AKs as much as anybody, and we know that these sorts of semiautomatic carbines are among the most popular, fastest selling firearms in America today,” the statement said. “Texas, independent-minded and liberty-loving place that it is, doesn’t ban the carrying of loaded long guns in public, nor does it require a permit for this activity. Yet some so-called firearm advocates seem determined to change this.”
“[I]t is a rare sight to see someone sidle up next to you in line for lunch with a 7.62 rifle slung across his chest, much less a whole gaggle of folks descending on the same public venue with similar arms,” the NRA continued. “Let’s not mince words, not only is it rare, it’s downright weird and certainly not a practical way to go normally about your business while being prepared to defend yourself. To those who are not acquainted with the dubious practice of using public displays of firearms as a means to draw attention to oneself or one’s cause, it can be downright scary.”
In short, the NRA accused the gun activists’ “hijinx” of curtailing gun rights by forcing restaurant owners to ban firearms.
It's not perfect.
It is phrased in 'gun talk' but, all that said, this is the first remotely 'responsible' thing I have seen or heard coming out of the NRA.
Ever.
The NRA has more than blown an opportunity to do the right thing with regards to mass shootings. In the wake of Sandy Hook, instead of coming out to HELP with their alleged expertise and responsibility, we all know they dug in and became extremely belligerent about it. This has continued at a fever pitch right up to the Rodger's Rampage. No backing down, all doubling up on the mean and tripling up in the stupid.
I have got to say, THIS is a very good example of the direction the NRA SHOULD BE GOING.
Sure it's still dripping with arrogance and denial, but it captures something the rest of us agreed upon: that this open carry nonsense is scary, dangerous and stupid.
And because open carry is so stupid, they are not getting the point:
“When you’ve got the [Texas State Rifle Association] and the NRA basically coming down on us for standing up for our rights, that’s where our problem is,” Grisham explained. “Because now you guys are siding with Moms Demand Action.”
Numbnuts aside, this has to be a step in a better direction for the NRA.
Can't wait to see if this progresses or gets walked back.
NRA OWES America its expert assistance, if it genuinely has ANY.