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The 2nd Amendment applies to us all, regardless of political stripe, race, gender, ethnic background and even sexual orientation. That was the genius of the Founding Fathers and the way they crafted the Constitution and later the "Bill of Rights". While they were very much products of their time and flawed as individuals, they saw the world through historical universal principles and chief among them was the right of everyone to defend themselves, even their own tyrannical government. They were on (to them) the frontier of civilization and that meant that help in times of peril was days or months away, and that helped instilled in the American DNA the trait of self-sufficiency, self defense and own arms. Now, because of the turbulence we see as part of our society and the world at large, it only make sense for us to arm ourselves and encourage others to do like wise. If I am being attacked, I will not care about the person next to me fighting back, but I do care are they competent and able to cover my flanks and back.

I'm a member of Blazing Sword too. Sadly, to date nobody has solicited my help.

Yeah, I have yet to be called on myself. I have taken family members, friends, and co-workers to the range, though, and I've been instrumental in helping 5 people obtain their carry permits, including my 75 year old Mom.

Yes, what you pointed out is good for good laugh. I have found if I patiently wait that most times the hypocrites usually prove me right and come around to my conservative & conservationist point of view. They would never admit it but they do because conservatism is tends to be fact based, grounded on time honored values & principles and historical in perspective.