Comments on: Yo, Cuomo – 2nd Amendment Isn’t About Hunting: It’s About Self-Defense

By: John Smith

John Smith — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 13:56:12 +0000

If all gun owners put as much reverence into the first four words of the 2nd amendment as they do the last four, this would not be an issue.

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By: Danny

Danny — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:53:12 +0000

When Gov. Cuomo and all those “protected” by armed guards, switch to single shot Derringers or unarms themselves, then we can talk. Most politicians are city folks, nothing wrong with that, they just don’t get hunting or outdoorsmanship and the relationship most people have with their firearms. They figure that because the police can be there relatively quickly that there is no need for a gun. When you live in rural America, the County Sheriff may not be able to respond for quite awhile and defending oneself falls entirely on the homeowner. If your closest neighbor is a good distance away, they won’t hear any screams for help. It’s on you brother, and Cuomo knows nothing about that.

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Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:06:02 +0000

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By: Lou

Lou — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 03:46:32 +0000

Positive comments. However, if I can add a few thoughts?
Well, actually the Second Amendment was intended as a way to stave off Govenment Oppression, and the danger of Foreign Invasion. This is clear from sources like the Federalist Papers. Obviously this requires that the People be armed with weapons comperable to those in current military use.
The Heller Decision, rather than a victory for the Second Amendment, was a desaster, in that it associated the right of gun ownership just to self-defense, and that, within the home. It also allowed for all regulations, and limitations short of an outright ban. It further specified that the guns allowed should be of the types most commonly owned by most Americans (not ARs, and AKs).
The Second Amendment was to intended intimidate future Oppressors and their minions. How large will the deterance be when all we are allowed are shotguns, handguns, and hunting rifles,and when those Govenment minions commonly have Machinguns, and armored vehicles?

You don’t need to be Washington, or Jefferson to see what this all means for liberiy. They must be spinning in their graves. Also, see the Milita Act of 1797, where all able bodied men where required to have a firearm, suitable of military use.
There was an expression often heard in the Third World, years ago, “Those with the most guns rull the country”. Our Government is estimating that there are around three million so called “Assault Weapons” at large in America. Clearly this is a vast under estimate. The actual number is likely over ten million. Why under estimate? Well, that goes toward saying that those guns are not the kind of guns protected by Heller. Figure, around four million Police, and military, and you realize the current deterance factor against open oppression. Take away the AKs, and ARs, and well,…. You have a real game changer.
Best Wishes.