Opinion
Fairfax, VA – -(Ammoland.com)- Americans are often encouraged by anti-gun politicians to embrace United Kingdom-style gun control.
This would entail restrictive gun owner licensing, a near total ban on all handguns (handguns are permitted but heavily restricted in Northern Ireland), a ban on commonly-owned semi-automatic rifles, and a near prohibition on the use of firearms and even non-lethal alternatives for self-defense. Moreover, U.S. gun controllers are egged on in their efforts by the UK press.
It is ironic then that it is an American influence that may have stifled part of UK shooting culture. According to some in the UK press, American-born Meghan Markle has convinced her husband Prince Harry to forego the royal family’s annual Boxing Day pheasant shoot.
The Express reported that “The Duchess of Sussex is a renowned animal lover and refuses to wear fur. She is also against bloodsports,” and that, “Meghan has expressed concern over Prince Harry killing ‘defenceless animals.’”
Moreover, a report from the Mirror indicated that issue has caused concern in the royal family. According to the tabloid,
A royal insider told the Sunday Mirror: “In his mind, William sees this as another concerning example of his younger brother being pulled away from his family by his new wife.
“Harry’s always loved hunting and it has provided them with a great chance to bond as brothers.
However, the reports of Meghan’s anti-hunting mandate are not without controversy. According to the Telegraph, a source at the royal residence called the story “completely untrue.”
The royal family has a long and proud tradition of participating in the shooting sports. Prince Phillip is an avid sportsman and helped pass down his love of the shooting sports to his grandsons Prince William and Prince Harry. For her part, Queen Elizabeth is an accomplished sportswoman, something that has brought her criticism from animal rights extremists. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge has also embraced the family’s hunting tradition.
Understanding the important role outdoorsmen play in wildlife management, the royal family has gone to great lengths to champion conservation efforts alongside their pursuit of the shooting sports.
It is encouraging that despite significant differences, the royal family and everyday Americans embrace the shooting sports for the same reasons. The shooting sports are about bonding with family and friends, carrying on time honored traditions, and cherishing and respecting wildlife and the outdoors. If the reports regarding the Duchess of Sussex are true, hopefully tolerance and an open mind will lead her to see the real value in the UK’s shooting traditions.
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Who cares what they do in the Uk? The people had a chance/choice to say yea/nay on the gun proposal ,but they choose to say nothing.SO,they have NO GUNS for self defense,PATHETIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We in Amrica had better pay attention as to what the ( all know nothing Congress/Senate ) are trying to do(that is RULE us,they seem to ignore the fact that they are HIRED help) NOT the elite as they think they are.America,pay attention,speak out,dont be bullied by the money that is behind all this.
The English are wrong again, we beat their butts twice, in 1776 and 1812, saved their butts twice, in WWI and WWII, and most likely have to save their butts someday soon due to their affection for migration from 3rd world non-Christian nations. Or maybe we just leave them to their own stupidity this time. BTW, we are still waiting for the return of all the private owned guns (family heirlooms) Americans sent so they could defend their country in WWII… oh wait a minute, they confiscated and destroyed those… never mind.
More leftist insanity. England has been neutered ever since they went full retard on guns. Now they have hadjis running around shouting Allah Akbar and stabbing people to death or running them over with trucks, etc. Rapes are also WAY UP. Everything the radical left wants in America has largely been achieved in Europe and we see how well that’s turning out for them!
Keep your guns, remain free. Give up your guns, be a slave!!
I always thought Prince Harry was more a “man’s man” than his brother and daddy. However, I guess he’s been neutered.
If your’e not going to eat it, don’t shoot! Unless for example, an animal is causing mass destruction like feral hogs do. The UK does not have issues with gun control, or stresses with gun rights as we do here. They find it as another personal American problem and want to discuss positive issues.
that’s right, let a “gun-control” t**t run you around a**hole