I ask, sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people, except for a few public officials.— George Mason
Saturday, January 19 was gun appreciation day. We were all very pleased and surprised at how many of our regular customers, and lots of new customers, came into the store that day to show their support. Thanks to everyone who visited us that day and throughout this past week.
On the 19th I wore a T-shirt which was given to me by the local National Guard recruiter. It was black with a cannon and a star on the front. On the back it said "Come and take it".
Until recently I had always thought of the National Guard as our militia, and indeed they are the formal, organized militia which is mobilized when things get tough in this country. Then I read an article in the Concealed Carry magazine which reported on the 27th Annual Gun Rights Policy Conference held last September in Orlando, Florida, and it opened my eyes to a new definition of "militia". I know it sounds boring, and I almost skipped over it, but I read the first paragraph and decided I should at least check it out.
Evidently, this conference is hosted annually by the Second Amendment Foundation, it's hosted in various cities around the country. Here's the interesting part. It's completely open to the public. Anyone with an interest in gun rights may participate AND there is no fee to attend.
One interesting observation brought out in the conference is that polling currently shows support for the right to keep and bear arms is at its highest level in more than 30 years.
Another theme if the conference was the need for everyone to get personally involved in the fight, especially at the local level. Small groups and individuals have a lot of influence on state and local politicians, and if you are doing what you should be doing, your local representatives should know you by name. Even on a national level, individuals are important. Communicate your desires to your senator and congressional representatives so they understand the depth of our commitment about these issues.
If you are interested in nullification of the gun ban laws in North Carolina, click this link: https://www.change.org/petitions/north-carolina-general-assembly-nullify-all-federal-gun-control-laws?utm_source=supporter_message&utm_medium=email
The Second Amendment is for everyone. Its advocates believe in an absolute human right to self-defense that transcends social or political barriers.
Next year the GRPC (Gun Rights Policy Conference) will be held in Houston, TX if you would like to attend.
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