Being pro gun, do Charlton Heston and the NRA give gun owners a bad name?

Question

When did Charlton Heston become such a kook? I mean he's never been very stable, at least in my opinion, but I think he's gone totally senile. Standing up at an NRA conference, holding a rifle over his head, and screaming "Over my cold, dead hand!". What a shmuck. And the NRA? Give me a break. I believe that a man or woman has the right to protect their home, their property, and themselves and their families from harm. Guns should be legal. (Yes, the Constitution is up for debate, but the founding fathers gave us latitude to decide for ourselves). Evidence proves that it reduces crime. But when you have morons parading around with their AR-15s and their AKMs saying if these are taken away, then all of them will is ludicrous. They're gun loving idiots that could care less about the average gun owner. They care about making money off the people's membership dues. I just think that the NRA and Mr. Heston are making us look bad. It makes all gun owners look like fanatics.

Answer 1

I am a very big supporter of our right to keep and bear arms. I carry concealed almost all the time. I have not been a member of the NRA for the last 5 years because of that reason. They are trying to turn people into fanatics about their guns, and I really don't think all of that is needed. They will never take away our guns. Maybe stricter control measures are in line, but we will never lose them. If we are not criminals, what would we be worried about?

Answer 2

Sometimes they fluctuate on being over the top.The most annoying and concerning topic is why the organization intrudes so much on its members.I know of members who get mail and phone solicitations everyday.Not for me.I feel our gun rights are gradually getting eroded.In NY pistol permits must have $20 yearly update fees,? why? A citizen paid money to have a background check and permit,why continue infringing on this right,by economics? Too me its taxation without representation and violates the constitution.I only have rifles has not affected me.I hope there will never be a day when guns are outlawed or taxed out of commision like the later is started.To me, giving the populace a choice to amass and rival a rogue government is the foundation of our country, not democracy so steadfastily.Taking away guns would require a different name for America.

Answer 3

His zeal may be pushing some people away, but I applaud Mr. Heston's unfailing support of the Second Amendment. When our government is becoming just as fanatically fascist, one MUST be an extremist for gun rights. We the People must be able to take down the tyrannical oppressors here at home, and guns are the best equalizer.

Answer 4

Fact is CRIMINALS give guns a bad name! Heston has never shot anyone! The kooks are people preaching NO GUNS. NRA gets its bad rap from the hollywood elite and the left wing kooks in the country. I dont like when the kooks go after good organizations and high profile people to try and implement their agenda. Makes you think those who want us unarmed, so they can control us even more with theirs!

Answer 5

I'm a proud gun owner and think that the NRA appear to be a bunch of wackos. I believe we have a right to bear arms, but it can't be completely free as the NRA wants. You can't allow anyone that wants a weapon to have any weapon they want. There are some nuts out there... and more than a few have NRA cards.

Answer 6

I agree, especially with the "cold, dead hands" line. This is why people distrust the NRA

Answer 7

I think all gun owners ARE fanatics. No arguing about that. But its something their passionate about and thats to be commended I suppose. Too bad they cant be fanatic about something that doesnt kill things.

Answer 8

i think you are completely wrong