Once upon a time, gun owners were a powerful voice in politics. It wasn’t that there were so many of us but that so many of us voted and voted based on our gun ownership. Candidates’ views on the Second Amendment were regarded as something of a litmus test. If they were good on guns, they were probably good on other stuff.
Somewhere along the way, that seemed to change.
How else does Brandon Herrera lose to Tony Gonzales in Texas?
So as we near the 2024 election, it’s troubling to see how low guns are on the table for voters most likely to support the right to keep and bear arms, especially in the face of a candidate who has supported two different gun bans during her time in public office.
And I’m not the only one concerned.
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), along with groups like the Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL) and private efforts such as Shoot the Vote, are urging gun owners, hunters, recreational shooters and Second Amendment supporters to make their voices heard this election season. With Election Day, November 5th, rapidly approaching and just over a month away, these organizations are emphasizing the importance of registering to vote and staying informed about where candidates stand on gun rights. (The presidential election is an easy one on this matter: Kamala bad, Trump, at least much better.)
The NSSF, the firearm industry’s trade association, has launched its #GUNVOTE campaign, which seeks to ensure gun owners are registered and ready to vote.
“For millions of Americans who cherish their Second Amendment rights, this truly is the most critical election in history,” said Larry Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President and General Counsel. “Vice President Kamala Harris has clearly laid out her anti-gun agenda, and it’s clear she will continue the Biden-Harris attack on the Second Amendment.” […]
— Read More: bearingarms.com
