“The NRA is extreme,” says Ray Schoenke, the former Washington Redskins lineman and failed Democratic candidate for governor of Maryland who is president of the American Hunters and Shooters Association.
As proof of his gun-toting credentials, Schoenke says he likes nothing better than heading to Maryland’s Eastern Shore and shooting a duck, then cleaning it, cooking it and eating it. “I own guns,” he boasts. “I have guns everywhere.”
Schoenke hopes this macho, carnivorous image will make pro-gun voters more open to accepting “common sense” limits on gun buying. Such changes can’t be so bad, he wants gunners to say, if fellow enthusiasts also support them.
Schoenke’s association backs candidates for federal office who oppose an outright gun ban but who favor some restrictions, such as requiring background checks on people who purchase weapons at gun shows. In late 2006, in its nascent foray into gun politics, the association helped elect Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) to the Senate by backing her against the NRA’s favorite in the race, incumbent Jim Talent (R).
The association plans to endorse many more candidates this year, concentrating on those who not only embrace modest forms of gun control but who also want to conserve the environment—for hunters, of course. (The effort also is timely as the Supreme Court considers the fate of the District’s gun ban.)
Hannitized - 04:04pm on 04/20/2008
They are not anti-gun, they are anti-crazy. Crazy as in Ted Nugent gun support crazy.
So as long as you only support guns in the liberal approved way (like, you just keep a shotgun around for when it’s campaign season and time to mix wit the yokels) you’re ok, but if you think it’s your inalienable right and that the government should keep its beak out you’re “crazy.”
Gotcha.
Now go ahead and tell us we’re bitter too, Hannitized.
Rob - 04:04pm on 04/20/2008
Fake, just like him, Kerry was a phoney.
Chief RZ - 05:04pm on 04/20/2008
American Hunters and Shooters Association.
Interesting how the anti-gunners hide behind deceptive names like the above in attempts to fool the public and gain relevance. Typical ploy by lefties since they know that their ‘dark’ programs would not stand in the light of truth and honesty.
They are not anti-gun, they are anti-crazy. Crazy as in Ted Nugent gun support crazy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_QjEL0uUgo&feature=related
So as long as you only support guns in the liberal approved way (like, you just keep a shotgun around for when it’s campaign season and time to mix wit the yokels) you’re ok, but if you think it’s your inalienable right and that the government should keep its beak out you’re “crazy.”
Gotcha.
Now go ahead and tell us we’re bitter too, Hannitized.
Fake, just like him, Kerry was a phoney.
Interesting how the anti-gunners hide behind deceptive names like the above in attempts to fool the public and gain relevance. Typical ploy by lefties since they know that their ‘dark’ programs would not stand in the light of truth and honesty.