Please help spread the word that neither I nor the Democratic Party are coming for anyone's guns. Gun ownership has been part of the culture of this country since its founding. Of course, at the time of our nation’s founding, almost 250 years ago, guns looked a lot different than they do today. Guns then were mainly muzzleloaders or muskets. Those types of rifles took some time to reload, limiting casualties and requiring much better shot accuracy. Today’s weaponry looks wholly different with semi-automatic weapons such as the AR-15 allowing for 700-900 rounds per minute designed for warfare.
As an educator, it pains me to see the number of students and families impacted by mass shootings. I am game for doing whatever we can do to limit instances such as Columbine, Uvalde, Newtown, Austin, Parkland, and so, so many more.
Red flag laws
Expanded background checks
Wait time
Temporary removal of guns from people in crisis
Ban bump stocks
Hold individuals accountable when their guns are stolen, borrowed, used for murder by someone else, minor or adult
Assault weapons ban
We can claim all day that the 2A allows the “right to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed,” however that
1) is not apples-to-apples with today’s weaponry and
2) is contingent on those weapons being used as part of a “well-regulated Militia.”
Times have changed as have the weapons. Back in the day as they say, in one minute an experienced shooter could get off 2-3 rounds with a musket compared to the 900 rounds with today’s assault rifles by a person with NO experience.
I don’t pretend to be an expert in munitions. I don’t own any guns nor have I ever. I’m grateful I went through hunter safety training in high school. I do enjoy shooting the 12-gauge on occasion with my dad. I also want to enjoy going to parades, concerts, the grocery store, and school without fearing for my life or the lives of those around me.
I want that freedom and security for all.