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The universal truth is that we all think we're smarter than the next guy. Unfortunately, we're wrong. The best among us is still human and therefor fallible. Please read the following with that in mind, and don't be too quick to pass judgement on where the subject of the story went wrong. Take this as a teachable moment and learn from it. A very good friend of mine came to the house recently for a social event. I could see he was out of sorts, and I chalked it up to some family issues I knew he was having, an elder relative nearing the end. He pulled me aside and said, "I need to talk to you. Alone. Now." I didn't know what was up, but I knew my original assessment had been wrong. We went outside and he hit me with, "Dude, I f***ed up." He went on to explain that earlier that morning he had been in bed with his wife talking. They'd had breakfast and were back up stairs, chatting. He decided to take his defensive handgun out and clean it. He wasn't entirely focused on what he was doing, and didn't realize just how distracted he was until he fired a single round into the closet in his master bedroom. He immediately put the handgun down and checked to make sure no one was injured. Everyone was indeed fine, but he'd just had the dreaded Negligent Discharge, or ND. A Negligent Discharge is any time a person accidentally or unintentionally fires a firearm. It's the quickest way to get kicked out of a firearms class or range, and it carries the stigma of being the worst kind of operator error when it comes to firearms. Let me be perfectly clear. My friend is no idiot. He's an intelligent guy with loads of good firearms training and experience, but he did violate some of the basic safety rules and that resulted in a ND. He asked that I not share his name, but he did want the story told for the benefit of educating others. I'll treat it as a teachable moment. Let's review the NRA's 3 Basic Safety Rules: 1. Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction. 2. Always keep your finger off the trigger until you're ready to shoot. 3. Always keep the firearm unloaded until you're ready to use it. So, where did he go wrong? Where did he go right? Rule #1. Safe direction: This is the most important rule and it proved to be his saving grace. Because he maintained a safe muzzle direction, when the ND happened, damage was minimal. He's got some sheetrock to patch, but no one was injured and the bullet never got farther than his closet. The closet is in an unoccupied corner of the house, so there was no risk to anyone else in the house. There are both interior and exterior walls there to stop the round, preventing it from exiting the house, so this ND did not end in tragedy. Rule #3. Keep the gun unloaded: Yes, I know I'm jumping the order, but I'm following how it happened, not how the rules are taught. He was distracted and not paying full attention to what he was doing. Obviously, this handgun is stored loaded for defensive purposes, but he didn't follow a proper unloading procedure. In my classes, I cover cleaning, maintenance, and storage of firearms. One of the things I always touch on is removing live ammo from the area any time you clean or work on your guns. Do your unload procedure, put the ammo away, double check the gun is unloaded, then start cleaning or working on it. My friend unloaded his Springfield XD, or so he thought, and went to decock it (as he does with his Glock) by pulling the trigger. Which brings us to Rule #2. Finger off the trigger: Another point I touch on in my classes is this- You might get away with breaking one rule, but if you break two or more, an accident is extremely likely. So, having failed to focus on what he was doing and failing to properly unload the gun, he pulled the trigger. BANG! Negligent Discharge. Here's where he did the absolute best thing possible- he put the gun down. It has been shown that you are most likely to have a second ND immediately after your first ND. Why is that? You're confused. "That wasn't supposed to happen!" And your brain is trying to process what you did wrong. The natural thought process is to retrace your steps, but in this case you're immediately going back down the path that just led to disaster. Put it down. Take a breath. Process what just happened with empty hands. This is where my friend fortunately stopped making mistakes. He put the gun down, checked himself and his wife, and made sure the bullet had not exited the house. Fortunately, no one was hurt. He told me the next thing that happened was an overwhelming sense of guilt. "I just f***ed up. I'm an idiot. I can't have guns anymore. I have to get rid of all of them. How could this happen? How could I screw up this bad?" Obviously, his wife was shaken and going through her own emotional roller coaster. And as he told me, she didn't hold back her feelings either! By the time he got to me, he'd carefully unloaded the gun and locked it back up. He was still pretty shaken and upset with himself. We walked through the events and errors, and by the end of the conversation, he had some more clarity, but wasn't feeling much better. I told him that was good. He should feel bad, guilty, upset, etc. because it means he cares and doesn't want to repeat the mistake. If he hadn't been feeling so bad, it would mean he didn't care. Not caring would surely lead to another ND, and maybe the next one wouldn't end so neatly. He nodded, and I convinced him to go back inside. In the NRA courses I teach, we discuss the difference between ignorance and negligence. Ignorance is not knowing the rules, and negligence is knowing them but not following them. Complacency in this case was a form of negligence that led to a Negligent Discharge. Don't assume that just because you've done it "a million times before" you're doing it right. The casual attitude of "I know what I'm doing" or "it won't happen to me" because "I'm too smart to make those mistakes" are what lead to violating, even unintentionally violating, the 3 Basic Rules. If you haven't taken a NRA Basic or NRA First Steps class, or if you haven't had any formal training in several years, I encourage you to take one of these courses with a qualified NRA certified Firearms Instructor in your area. In addition to the great marksmanship training, there is a lot of safety information and training included. It's a great way to brush up, and it might just help you prevent an incident like the one described above.  I encourage you to join the National Rifle Association. This article is submitted by Tony Simon of Simon Says Train. Tony is a NRA certified Firearms Instructor and political activist from New Jersey. He can be seen on his various social media outlets as well as the Firearms Radio Network podcasts. Contact Tony HERE.  Hashtags don't actually do anything. We all remember the “Bring Back Our Girls” photo with First Lady Michelle Obama that became the example of the uselessness of social networking activism without action. “Our girls” still aren't back! Sadly in the firearms community we also suffer from #hashtavism; this is when gun owners think posting memes and “liking” a post is supporting the Second Amendment. I read a post on a firearms related page that stated if you didn't join the NRA you were part of the gun control problem. It got a lot of support from NRA members but a loud minority of posts were from people that hated the NRA for a variety of reasons, but at no point did the anti-NRA posters say they were a member of a different pro-2A organization. I don't feel it is necessary to be a NRA member to be a 2A advocate, even though I am a NRA recruiter, I do believe it takes more than posts on social media to fight for our civil right to keep and bear arms. The NRA has 2 different sides, (the NRA and the NRA-ILA) and they operate independently of each other. The NRA has firearms safety classes and education, firearms training, donates to various clubs and organizations like the Boy Scouts of America, supports police training and donates money to ranges around the country. This is where NRA membership dues and donations are used. The NRA-ILA is the Institute for Legislative Action it is a different organization with a different budget. NRA membership money and donations don't go to the NRA-ILA, because it is a lobbying organization. This is the part of the NRA with which some people seem to have a problem. NRA membership dues have nothing to do with this organization. If the NRA-ILA and its work bothers you join another pro-2A group. Find one whose ideals you agree with, but join a group. As individuals we can write legislators, but we don't file lawsuits against local, state, and the federal government. As individuals we don't organize funds, provide lawyers, or get media spotlights put on cases of governmental abuse against gun owners. Join a state or local organization of your choice, or start your own pro2A group if you feel none of the larger groups have your interest in mind. In New Jersey we have NJ2AS (New Jersey 2nd Amendment Society). They are a grassroots group that has started a recall attempt to rid New Jersey of the anti-gun president of the state senate. The ANJRPC (Assoc. of New Jersey Pistol and Rifle Clubs) has it's own program that is sending towns that don't comply with state laws in approving Firearms ID cards and pistol purchasing permits letters informing them that they are breaking the law. They are going to take these towns and cities to court where they will have to explain to a judge why they can't seem to comply with state laws. There are great groups like SAF (Second Amendment Foundation) which has two dozen pro 2A court cases going at any one time.They were involved in U.S. Supreme Court cases D.C. Vs Heller and McDonald vs Chicago. Those two cases are the most important rulings in modern times regarding the right to bear arms. They could use your donations or you can join for $15 a year. If you believe that the NRA-ILA compromises our rights away you can join the Gun Owner's of America. GOA's membership is $20 a year. They were called “ the only no-compromise gun lobby in Washington” by Ron Paul. Lastly there is the JPFO (Jew for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership). Despite its name, this group is open to all people regardless of religion. This group also feels that the NRA-ILA is too willing to compromise on the 2nd Amendment, they are ardently against gun control. If you feel this group is more in line with your thinking you can be a member for $25 a year. There are pro-RTKBA (Right To Keep and Bear Arms) groups and organizations large and small in every state and they could all use your time and/or money to fight anti gunners inside and outside of our government. Posting pro gun memes, pictures of you and your guns, sharing post/videos, calling yourself a sheepdog, or joining pro2A FaceBook groups doesn't make you a 2nd amendment activist, it makes you a 2nd amendment beneficiary. If all you do is cheer or criticize from the sidelines you are not helping the cause you claim to support. The existing groups that are fighting for our rights could use your help both with your time and your money. If you don't like any of the groups that you have found, you think the existing groups don't represent you, or you think that you can do better, then start your own organization. The entire point of advocacy can be summed up in one phrase. DON'T TALK ABOUT IT, BE ABOUT IT! 
We've posted about the web store quite a bit lately. There's good reason. In the four years Black Bag Resources, LLC has been operating, the most common customer request has been for a more functional web store with more products available for purchase. Our focus has always been on customer service and giving the customer what they want, but we were lacking in this area. Previously, everything had to be ordered via discreet consultation with only a few select items available on the web. That all changed tonight. We are expanding the web store to bring greater product availability. That means more of the products you want will be at your fingertips with just the click of your mouse. We still maintain our commitment to customer service and providing the best products available, but now you'll be able to get those products easier, faster, and without placing an additional phone call to process your order. Keep an eye on the web store in coming days and weeks as we add more products, more options, special deals, and reduce prices on the top quality gear you need! We hope this greatly improves your shopping experience with Black Bag Resources, LLC, and we look forward to serving you like no other company can! Who's watching your back? 
 Some of the attendees from the last Diversity Shoot-everyone had a great time! Simon Says Train is hosting “The 2nd is for Everyone: Diversity Shoot” at Gun For Hire range in Woodland Park NJ on June 25 2015 at 6:30pm. This event is to raise awareness of the non-stereotypical firearms enthusiast to the difference that they can make on New Jersey's political landscape. This event is open to people from all walks of life that believe the 2nd Amendment is a civil right that all law abiding citizens should have the right to exercise. As a group firearms enthusiast are portrayed by the media as older white men that hate everyone that doesn't look like them or paranoid extremist that are praying for the collapse of society, this can't be further from the truth. Gun owners are a diverse group of friendly, honest people but many don't get involved in politics. That is the purpose of this shoot, to show how easily you can make a difference with a little effort. I will be there with Sean Fisher from Black Bag Resources, LLC to discuss New Jersey's gun laws, hand out literature and answer question about joining pro-Second Amendment groups like the National Rifle Association, Association of New Jersey Rifle and Pistol Clubs, and New Jersey 2nd Amendment Society. I am an NRA recruiter, if you would like to join the NRA or renew your current NRA membership you will be able to do so at the event and get a free NRA hat as a thank you gift for joining. We will also have handouts and gifts from our sponsors New Jersey Concealment Furniture, Black Bag Resources, and Gun For Hire. The range charges $25 an hour and we will have the 50 yard indoor range to ourselves. Gun For Hire has over 200 guns that you can rent, safety equipment and targets you can purchase or you can bring your own. There will be NRA certified instructors and Range safety officers to insure a safe and fun time can be enjoyed by everyone. Rental guns and ammo are an additional fee. Come out on June 25th at 6:30 to Gun For Hire in Woodland Park NJ, you will have a great time. To register for the event of facebook, click the link below: Simon Says Train's Diversity Shoot  Black Bag Resources encourages you to join the National Rifle Association.  ION 2014 was an absolute blast! I saw lots of great friends and spent three days running the Black Bag Resources booth. The best part was helping folks set up their gear. On several occasions, I got the opportunity to lend my expertise and help customers build a vest or chest rig. I also helped lots of nice folks adjust, modify, or add to their existing gear. Overall feedback was great, and hopefully I hear back from a bunch of you about your future needs. To everyone who stopped by the booth to make a purchase or just to chat, I thank you. Black Bag Resources also released 3 new shirts this past weekend, with special ION pricing. Now those shirts are available to everyone!  The 2014 Black Bag Resources T-shirt is here! This year's "bag man" T-shirt is LEO themed in honor of the men and women who wear the badge and quite literally "go out looking for trouble." Navy Blue t-shirts with yellow print. Available in sizes L, XL, and XXL. Other sizes available via special order. Price: $24 Order here!  Last year we had the insanely popular 2013 "Problem Solver" shirt. This year, we're offering the 2014 "Supply Interruption Specialist" shirt, affectionately referred to as the 'Bridge Burner.' If you can interrupt your enemies' supply lines, he can no longer fight. Similarly, sometimes you just have to burn some bridges to accomplish your goals. Red shirt with black print. Available in sizes L, XL, and XXL. Other sizes available via special order. Price: $20 Order here!  This is the Original shirt that started it all! The third shirt is NOT available on our website! All the Black Bag Resources t-shirts are limited to a one year run. Once they are gone, they are gone forever. Because I often get requests for discontinued shirts, this year I am re-releasing the ORIGINAL "Who's Watching Your Back?" t-shirt! This time around it is a red shirt with black print, instead of the original black shirt with gray print. So, how do you get one? You have to come see me! These will only be available at events, classes, and face to face sales. Available in sizes L, XL, and XXL.  Black Bag Resources encourages you to join the National Rifle Association.  People often ask me to sell them "survival kits." I'm not a fan of the idea. Your survival requirements are far too personal and specific for a prefabricated kit. Invariably, something gets missed or left out, or, worse yet, the company selling the kit loads it with the cheapest junk they can get in an effort to maximize profits. It is my philosophy that you have to build your kit yourself. I can guide you, help you figure out your needs, but I'd be doing a disservice if I tried to do it for you. You need to have 100% confidence in every item in your kit. It isn't what you buy, it's what you learn, know, and do. There is no substitute. But you guys want packages, and as the saying goes - the customer is always right. Here's my plan: I'm going to start assembling product bundles. I'll put together packages of items that make sense and function well together, quality items I use myself, at a discounted price. These bundles will save you a few bucks, meet customer demand, and coincide with my philosophy that you have to build your kit yourself. Here's the first of these combos: Dave asked for a small bundle to cover fire and water. Obviously, I want you to add to this, but here's a bundle to get you started. (There's two of these combos ready to ship.) Combo includes: H2O Pouch, MOLLE compatible, insulated, with a small outer pocket to hold everything together. Nalgene Bottle, 32 oz, Glow-in-the-dark, wide mouth bottle can be used to protect the other items in the combo. Light My Fire Spork, bright orange so it doesn't get lost, this is my favorite camp chow utensil. Safe-Light PALight Survival flashlight, white LED, the best small light in an emergency. Check out the article here. Stainless Steel Cup, nests with the bottle and can be used to boil water. Magnesium Fire Starter, reliable fire starting capability. Paracord Bracelet, convenient multi use cordage, can be disassembled to make a sling or fire bow/drill. BBR Bandana, has a million uses, including pre-filter for your water. BBR Keychain, because they're cool, and I know you want one. Total value: $87 Black Bag Resources Price: $75 What should you add? Start with Tincture of Iodine, available at your local pharmacy, which can be used to treat wounds and treat (decontaminate) water the same way Iodine tabs would. A small "first aide" kit with some adhesive bandages and ointment is always handy. A small sample or travel sized bottle of hand sanitizer has multiple purposes. You can wrap some duck tape around the bottle or add a flat pack. A piece of tin foil can be used as a wind screen or a lid for the steel cup. A heavy duty zip seal bag can be used to catch or carry additional water and takes up very little space when empty. Make some fire starters from dryer lint or cotton balls and petroleum jelly. Finally, a piece of hacksaw blade as explained here. And there's no reason to stop there. As I've stated earlier, you know best what you need. You might even add this combo to a larger kit. ORDER HERE 
Black Bag Resources encourages you to join the National Rifle Association.
Basic Special Forces doctrine dictates that there are three simple questions to ask when recruiting a "Guerrilla Chief." I know. That's a pretty hefty opening line, so let's break it down. The mission of the US Army's Special Forces is to act as a force multiplier by recruiting, training, and deploying local or indigenous peoples to fight as allies in a specific theater. Because locals are most often fighting as guerrilla units, their leaders are referred to as "Guerrilla Chiefs," since it is often social leaders or tribal chieftains who take command positions within the newly formed guerrilla units. It is those same leaders that SF teams must recruit first to gain the alliance of the clan, tribe, or community group. SF teams must assimilate to local culture to gain trust, while guiding the locals towards their goal. What's the point of this article if you aren't recruiting for a rebel guerrilla force? You can apply these same concepts and the 3 questions in your daily life when negotiating deals and partnerships. Keep in mind that you want an affirmative answer to all three questions.  Question # 1: Do you have a secure backyard? To the SF team, the answer to this question immediately presents two pieces of information. First, whether or not it is safe to set up shop in this area. A secure rear means they won't have to constantly look over their shoulder for outside threats. It also means they can focus on the task at hand without the interruptions of fighting off those outside threats. Second, it tells them whether or not they are actually dealing with the head honcho of the area. There may be additional feuds in the area that are of little tactical concern to the SF team, other than ensuring they are working with the strongest group in the area. In your personal and professional dealings, you need to know whether it is safe to proceed and if the person you are working with can actually advance your goals. Are you dealing with a self-important mid-level blowhard or the boss? The boss can actually effect changes and make decisions. The boss can also protect your six from other competitors or detractors. Can they provide you with real insight on how to achieve your goal? If not, they aren't providing you with the rear security you need to succeed, because they aren't really in command of their "backyard."  Question #2: Do we have a common goal today, recognizing that tomorrow may be different? Alliances are temporary. Accept it. The SF team knows that today they are working with tribesmen to secure intelligence on an enemy. In the future, they may return to fight those same tribesmen to stop their drug trade. Larger goals and politics will shift, so the SF team focuses on one objective with their current ally. They foster the relationship based on that goal and steer all activities back to it's success. They also understand that they might have to befriend some unsavory characters to achieve the objective, and will tolerate what might otherwise be unacceptable. Likewise, you can't expect to be in 100% agreement with your allies all the time. The key in personal and professional dealings is to avoid burning bridges unnecessarily. You might partner with someone on a project this month, then offer competing proposals next month. Then, in two months you need their expertise on a third project. Remember to foster the relationship and reinforce that success is mutually beneficial.  Question #3: Are you willing to kill someone? Whether referring to the SF team or your personal and professional dealings, an affirmative answer to this question will let you know that your ally is fully committed to achieving the goal. The obvious difference is that this question may be a literal one for the SF team, but is a figurative one for you. Either way, you're looking for an affirmative commitment to success, despite potential hardships or personal conflicts. You need to know that your ally is willing to do what it takes, so be certain that they are sincere in their commitment. Expect some hesitation, because it might not be (and in some cases should not be) an easy decision to make. But, if their answer is negative, end the partnership immediately. By not committing to success, they are committing to failure, or at least not investing in success. If your ally isn't invested, they will have nothing to lose from your failure, so there may be little motivation to succeed. Think of it as the carrot and the stick- the carrot represents the benefits success, and the stick represents the personal investments lost in failure. Get them invested. Get them committed. Succeed. 
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Tony Simon recently took a class with IOTA. This is his review: I took the Utah Concealed Firearms Permit course at IOTA Training Center in Marriotsville MD last weekend. I first heard of IOTA from a post on the NJ2AS's (New Jersey 2ND Amendment Society) FaceBook page. The article from National Public Radio discussed the Maryland Tenth Cavalry which is an organization run by the same people operating IOTA. They have a specialized program that is marketed towards teaching black teens safe firearms handling, marksmanship, and African American history. A misunderstanding of something that was in the article lead to a spirited online discussion between myself and a fellow page member. Instead of continuing to argue amongst ourselves, I left a message on the 10th Cavalry's voicemail asking for a return call so they could weigh in with the facts. Courtney White-Brown, owner of IOTA training center, contacted me the next day and cleared up the issue and thanked me for calling for clarification- instead of letting the usual internet misinformation run amok. By noon Ken Brown, lead firearms instructor for IOTA, called me to clear up any misunderstanding about the club and also to invite me down to take the Utah CFP course. The Utah Concealed Firearm Permit course is all about law and what constitutes deadly force; necessary but BORING. I assumed it would be difficult just to stay awake in the class. I was wrong. Ken Brown is an exciting instructor, and what should have been a dry lecture, instead included shoot/no shoot scenarios that were acted out by Ken and his assistant Richard Johnson. Audience participation and discussions about concealed carry and defensive shooting mindset and other materials were included that are not standard fair in the normal Utah CFP class. While class was in session Courtney was processing our paperwork and photos, which are required by Utah for our permits. They ran the class like a well oiled machine. Class started on time, there were snacks, coffee and water available throughout the day, and lunch was the biggest pizza I have ever seen in my life! (Trust me when I tell you, I have seen my fair share of big pizzas.) After lunch many subjects were covered from lasers on defensive firearms, gun safes, to holsters and carry systems. During the discussion, Ken had a firearm collection out that made everyone in class drool. Because of the efficient way the class was run, all of our paperwork was done and processed, including our completion certificates, by the end of class. When class was over, we could simply pack up and go home. The staffs list of credentials are impressive: Ken Brown is Principal of IOTA Training Center, a NRA Training Counselor and NRA certified Instructor in all of the NRA disciplines. Courtney White-Brown is a NRA certified Pistol Instructor and NRA Range Safety Officer. Richard Johnson is a NRA certified Instructor, RSO, and a retired Air Force Security Police Officer. There were others on the IOTA team that I met and all of them are friendly, professional and made me feel welcome. The firearms community is small and we should have relationships that extend beyond the borders of our home states. I am of the belief that if you have a question about something, it's best to find the most direct source of information and get your answer there. The staff at IOTA Firearms & Security Training Academy answered a question that was left on a voicemail within 12 hours and invited me down to their facility to see the place for myself. I would like to thank the staff of IOTA for inviting me down. I would also like to thank NJ2AS for having a place to learn about all things related to the 2ND Amendment, because I would not have met a new group of friends without NJ2AS's FaceBook page. For more from Tony Simon, check out his Facebook page: Simon Says Train  Black Bag Resources encourages you to join the National Rifle Association. I did a few brief videos showing size and fit of a few Condor brand Plate Carriers for a Law Enforcement customer. She's putting together an "Active Shooter" rig, and wanted a little more information than she was getting from the manufacturer- some of those elements you only discover when handling a product. She's looking for a balance of protection and speed in putting the rig on. It will mostly ride in her trunk, unless the situation arises where she needs the added Level III protection offered by the AR500 Armor plates she purchased from Black Bag Resources a few weeks ago. In short, she needs a quick rig for one of the worst SHTF scenarios an officer might face. It's my job to help her build the rig she needs, so this was a great way to get her the info she wanted even though she's a few hours away. I'm sharing them publicly just in case there's a nugget of info that helps someone else. Keep in mind, we're discussing these items for a specific purpose for a specific customer. Some of the issues I point out in the videos won't be issues for other people or other applications. Grab some popcorn, and enjoy the show! 
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 Even this out. I dare you. OK guys, I have to go on another little rant here because this one has finally gotten on my last nerve: gun control advocates who suggest we treat guns more like cars and require licensing... I have to respond to this concept because I hear it over and over from people who clearly have no idea what they are suggesting nor what already exists. Let's start with what's already in place in NJ. To purchase a firearm in this state, you must first obtain a Firearms ID card from your local PD. There is a process involving an application, fingerprinting, and background checks by local, state, and federal law enforcement. In general it takes several weeks to several months to get your first time FID. So let's drop that nonsense, there's already a "license" as far as I'm concerned and it takes a heck of a lot of work to obtain it. There is currently no training requirement, but we'll come back to that. And what does the FID get you? The opportunity to purchase and possess firearms, but with limitations! You can't carry concealed and you can only transport your firearms to and from the range without deviation. So to compare, that's like saying it takes 6 months, 3 background checks, an instant check at time of purchase, fees, and fingerprinting just to BUY a car. And then you can only drive to and from work! Does that sound like a reasonable license to you? Would it make sense to say you can buy any car you want, but you have to keep it locked in your garage and it can only be transported to a designated driving course? We're not just talking about race cars either, that includes your Prius and SmartCars!  Far more interesting than the Driver's Handbook. Well wait, what about training? You have to get educated before you can get your drivers license. Shouldn't we do the same for firearms? Brace yourselves. I agree. Yes. You should get training. Before you freak out thinking I've traded my flat top for a hippy headband, let me explain. In this circumstance, I want exactly what you get for cars: a full semester of education in every high school in the US. That's right. Drop the "gun free zone" BS and really get on board with safety and education. Every 17 year old gets 3 months of class room education on safe handling, operation, and storage. If they want to go further, hands on instruction will be required, followed by written and applied skills testing. Then you can renew every four years, and everyone else can shut up about it. And since the DMV proved that a government agency will never work as well as a private agency (The new MVC), a nationally recognized firearms training and safety organization will run the training and license renewal for this new system. I'll give you three guesses which organization I'm talking about, and here's a clue: they don't have the words "Moms," "Brady," or "Mayors" in their name! Let's take the cars analogy all the way. Every car in the country has a muffler. It cuts down on unnecessary noise pollution. Too much noise damages your hearing, so it's a safety issue. Right? Good. Sound suppressors can go on every firearm for the same reason. No more NFA transfers, no more $200 tax stamp for suppressors. It only makes sense. The FBI reports that in the US there are approximately 80-100 million existing firearms owners and 7 million new firearms owners in the last year. That's 7 million people who never owned a firearm before and now are learning the ropes. If you are one of them, I strongly encourage you to get properly educated by a professional instructor in the safe storage and use of your firearm. So let's cut the nonsense. I know guns and cars aren't the same. I know the issues aren't the same. But I believe that there is truly one solution: Education!  Join the National Rifle Association and preserve our freedoms. |
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