So, let me be very clear on my position. I am a strong advocate of 2nd Amendment rights; I am a member of the National Rifle Association (NRA); And, I believe that we have too many laws on the books that seek to diminish our 2nd Amendment rights as granted and documented by the framers of our Constitution.
Strong Advocate of 2nd Amendment Rights
Member of the National Rifle Association
No New Laws
To be considered a strong advocate of the 2nd Amendment, I believe one must not only understand the onslaught that exists to diminish gun ownership rights, but also must understand that the2nd Amendment is much more than a bunch of words written down on a piece of paper. In fact, it is an integral part of our American Heritage.
Without the 2nd Amendment, would America have such heroes as Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett? Would western expansion across America have occurred less rapidly or at all? Would our country have been able to protect itself against foreign invasion in the War of 1812?
I will be the first to admit that I'm no Daniel Boone or Davy Crocket. However, I know firsthand the impact the 2nd Amendment can have in leaving a legacy. I often reminisce about the memories I have learning to shoot my .22 caliber rifle with my grandfather at the age of five. We lived in Hayfork at the time -- a small rural timber town in Northern California, which was my home for the first several years of my life. I enjoyed these moments with my grandfather immensely. These memories helped me to form a deep bond with our American heritage and our rights under the law.
As you can see, my belief in the uninhibited right to bear arms is formed not just in the words included in the 2nd Amendment, but rather, in the product of my upbringing and the understanding that without these rights, our country would look a lot different than it does today.
I am proud to be a member of the National Rifle Association (NRA). The NRA has been advocating for the protection of the 2nd Amendment and the promotion of hunting and fishing since 1871. I look forward to working with the NRA to defend gun rights.
I believe that we already have too many laws on the books that seek to diminish our constitutional rights. Unless we get serious about protecting the 2nd Amendment, we can expect to see more laws passed that erode our fundamental right to gun ownership.
As your Congressman, I will fight to protect your rights that were extended to us over 200 years ago when the framers of our Constitution ratified the 2nd Amendment.