Paul Ryan and the 2nd Amendment
posted at 3:30 pm on August 11, 2012 by Jazz Shaw
Normally, when you see Paul Ryan’s name crop up in terms of policy debate, it tends to be in the area of the economy. (Not terribly surprising, being the head of the budget committee and a widely recognized fiscal policy wonk.) But the man has been on the scene for quite a while and certainly has opinions on other issues of concern to voters. So where does Mitt Romney’s new running mate stand on the issues of gun owners rights, hunting and the associated freedoms that Americans enjoy? Well, for one thing, he’s got an A rating from the NRA.
Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers.
Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse.
Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1.
National cross-state standard for concealed carry.
How does he feel about hunting in general? Mitt has been the recipient of some ribbing over his “hunting varmints” comments. Even though this particular shot was from bow hunting season, it’s clear that Ryan prefers larger game.
The Virginia Shooting Sports Association was quick to weigh in.
Mitt Romney has chosen Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan as his running mate. Ryan brings a strong budgetary background to the ticket but also brings a strong record of support for the Second Amendment. Sportsmen and hunters will also relate to Ryan’s love of hunting and fishing, something that is very popular in his native Wisconsin. Ryan regularly posts photos from his hunting trips on his Facebook page. Now is the time to go “All In” and work hard to Defend Freedom and Defeat Obama.
There’s really not much in the way of “nuance” here. Ryan is, by all accounts, a physical fitness enthusiast, an avid hunter and an uncompromising champion of the second amendment rights of citizens. No squeamishness, no compromise, no blurred lines. If that’s something of interest to you in the candidates on a presidential ticket, file it away for further use.
Our next task will be to ask Mr. Ryan… where do you find all these huge deer???
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Nothing like witnessing the end of statist control, and the statists not being fully aware of it.
The schemers and controllers want to monopolize their force, assault weapons and death. Only THEY can steal. Only THEY can kill.
No, no more. Done enough damage.
fatlibertarianinokc on May 7, 2013 at 6:20 PM
time to go after paper politicians.
john1schn on May 7, 2013 at 6:22 PM
PITCHFORK CONTROL next?
Tar and feathers to be banned?
All you can eat buffets are killing Americans, over eaters should pay extra.
32 ounce $1.00 drinks at McDonalds causes Parkinson’s or something, special tax needed.
Seniors using too much healthcare in final years. Make Hospice Care free and provide a $10,000 tax credit to those that sign up at age 60.
And yet we dummies keep electing this!!!!!
PappyD61 on May 7, 2013 at 6:40 PM
Gun Crisis? What Gun Crisis?
Resist We Much on May 7, 2013 at 9:25 PM
Suck it, Lizardface.
fossten on May 7, 2013 at 9:44 PM
All those who were surprised by this move?
*crickets*
Valid security concerns aside, the idea of anyone literally being able to print unregistered weapons (possibly their ammo blanks too in the future) is absolutely terrifying to liberals.
MelonCollie on May 7, 2013 at 10:11 PM
Two things to think about before worrying about printed guns:
1. There’s no need to print guns unless Chuck and friends make it illegal to otherwise acquire them.
2. If having guns does become illegal the cartels which can smuggle weed across the border by the ton will bring in the guns as soon as there is a market.
Nomas on May 7, 2013 at 11:05 PM
The issue is not whether something should be done but whether something can be done.
The genius of this technology is that it is unregulatable.
You can pass laws but they won’t accomplish anything.
Furthermore, I can put the aforementioned six ounce slug of iron in the handle to make it legal.
Worse though you see how the gun comes apart into bits and pieces.
Lets say I take it apart. Will you spot the pieces?
What if every piece has a duel use. Every piece screws into something else. What if every little bit screws into my luggage.
The ultimate movie that had a plastic gun was “in the line of fire”… it was a neat little thing. They hid the bullet in a lucky rabbit’s foot. Everything else just broke down into little plastic bits that were here or there.
Can’t stop it. You protect yourself in that environment by knowing who is coming through the door… not by search them.
Karmashock on May 8, 2013 at 7:28 AM
Schumer can go bugger himself.
claudius on May 8, 2013 at 3:37 PM
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