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Hurt and dissapointed... but very proud. Cabelas open carry.
USAFgoober:
The anti-gun sentiments we fight every day are the simple result of fear. People fearing what they don't understand.
When a pro-gun individual walks into a crowded store with an AK-47 on his shoulder, he is doing absolutely nothing to help those people understand. He is simply creating more fear.
If the OP and other ardent OC supporters want to truly help the cause of gun rights in this country, the best thing they can do is find two or three of the most anti-gun people they know (at work, in their families, in their neighborhood, etc.) and offer to take them to the range. Show them that firearms do not need to be feared when they're in the hands of responsible citizens. There are tens of millions of responsible gun owners in this country. If every one of us took the time/effort to let ignorant anti-gunners get to know us...those tens of millions could become hundreds of millions. I've personally changed the views of several people I've known. Its not easy, and it requires you to step out of your comfort zone a bit. But in the end it truly helps our cause.
It seems that today, too many gun owners have taken the "I don't give a s*** what other people think. This is my right." approach. Unfortunately, the bottom line is that simply demonstrating a right is NOT the best way to preserve it. Its a lazy approach, and it does not work. OC in California is a prime example.
The reality is that the mass media works 24/7 to fuel irrational fears in ignorant people. When you OC in a crowded business, you are only helping to fuel that irrational fear. It furthers the liberal narrative that gun owners are just crazies who think they're living in the Wild West. The best way to preserve these rights is to get to know people, and tell them your story.
RLMoeller:
I don't want to step into this debate, but wanted to respond to one comment about Nebraska.
A lot of people view Nebraska as very conservative. That's true in many ways. Politically, in the legislature today, that is not so true. I have heard from several legislators that we have the most liberal legislature we have ever had. Just something to think about, as what we see everyday going about business is not necessarily a reflection of our legislators.
AWick:
--- Quote from: NENick on January 12, 2014, 08:29:35 AM ---
He's clearly motivated enough to take action. We should have helped him figure out how to get a higher return on the investment he's willing to make.
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Agreed! +++
HuskerXDM:
--- Quote from: NENick on January 12, 2014, 08:29:35 AM ---How can we work with people like the original poster in a way that doesn't send them running? He'll probably never come back here. I think taking Long arms to Cabela's was an unsophisticated approach to a sophisticated issue. Perhaps if we could give people like this the knowledge necessary to make more informed decisions, we'd solve many future problems?
He's clearly motivated enough to take action. We should have helped him figure out how to get a higher return on the investment he's willing to make.
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Well said.
I read the original post and, while I wouldn't OC long guns myself, my first thought was 'there's a guy willing to further the cause.' That's the kind of enthusiasm we need in the membership. I think he's gotten the point that there aren't too many supporters of his actions.
JTH:
Here's my question to the OP: Were the long guns loaded?
(There's a reason for this question. I would like to know the answer before I comment, though.)
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