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« Dumb crooks, episode 36,843 | Main | Collection of articles on firearms control »

NRA "Calling out" the Brady Campaign

Posted by David Hardy · 29 December 2006 06:11 PM

That's what Instapundit terms it. Here's the release.

"Get a load of what the president of the Brady Campaign recently said while he was in Maine. Paul Helmke let loose with this: "I absolutely don't want to do anything to make it harder for the legitimate hunters or gun collectors or anybody who even wants it for personal protection."

Oh really? Mr. Helmke, it's time to put your money where your mouth is. If you're not opposed to people having guns for self-defense, then I've got an offer for you. Let's make history together. When Congress convenes next year, let's both push for passage of the D.C. Personal Protection Act. This bill would restore the Second Amendment to our nation's capitol, something that I'm sure you support. After all, you don't want to make it harder for people who want a firearm for personal protection, right?

And let's push to end those stupid "one-gun-a-month" laws. Like you said, you don't want to do anything to make it harder for gun collectors, right? Ever try to buy a matching set of pistols in a state with a "one-gun-a-month" law? Good luck. "

· antigun groups

6 Comments | Leave a comment

Mark | December 29, 2006 7:56 PM | Reply

The D.C. Personal Protection Act would in effect kill Parker v DC in it's tracks. There would be nothing for the court to remedy and thus the ILA can continue along it's merry path. This is becoming typical behavior from the NRA and that is why I terminated my membership.

Beerslurpy | December 30, 2006 1:06 AM | Reply

Those assholes. It would be like the NAACP pushing for a desegregation plan in Kansas while Brown v Board was winding its way up to the supreme court. It accomplishes nothing beyond destroying standing.

I just dont understand why they would do something like this.

Saturdaynightspecial | December 30, 2006 2:15 AM | Reply

I don't understand: why do you oppose Wayne LaPierre's blog ?

Helmke is a liar ? Wayne is calling his bluff.

Brad | December 30, 2006 2:47 AM | Reply

Don't expect the courts to save us. Action by legislation is much safer.

Depending on the courts to do the right thing is a dangerous crap shoot. There have been plenty of decisions by various state supreme courts which effectively eviscerated the state's constitutional RKBA provision some of which were much more strongly worded than the U.S. constitution's 2nd amendment.

Gildas | December 30, 2006 8:17 PM | Reply

Those assholes. It would be like the NAACP pushing for a desegregation plan in Kansas while Brown v Board was winding its way up to the supreme court. It accomplishes nothing beyond destroying standing.

I just dont understand why they would do something like this.

Perhaps because they don't think the Parker guys will win, and in losing will cause no end of trouble with a bad precedent that the SCOTUS will not address (or worse will endorse)? Google 'Morton Grove' to find out what happens when well intentioned amateurs go to court on this issue.

Jim | January 5, 2007 2:49 PM | Reply

I suggest Mr. Helmke and all the rest of the gun haters live thier convictions. Let them erect a LARGE sign(3'x3') in front of thier homes saying "NO GUNS HERE". I'd be willing to wager it won't take long for them to wish they had one, maybe two.

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