Federated Rhode Island Sportsmen’s Club, Inc. The Second Amendment of the Bill of Rights

Federated Rhode Island Sportsmen’s Club, Inc.

The Second Amendment The Second Amendment of the Bill of Rightsof the Bill of Rights

5. 2nd AMENDMENT & RI GUN LAWS

4. PHILOSOPHICAL DIVIDE

3. PUBLIC SAFETY

2. POLITICS

1. FACTS


6. FIGHT BACK DEFEND THE TRUTH

FACTS

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Est. 30 thousand firearm related deaths reported each year

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1994 “Gun Free School Zone Act”1993 “Conn. Assault Weapons Ban”20k+ gun laws already on the booksMental health system failures

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POLITICS

Narrative is always about “guns” not “crimes”

Exploit tragedies to advance gun-control

Co-opt families of victims to advance gun-control

Vilification of the idea of firearms use but not criminal behavior

War on the Constitution and determined to disarm citizens

Press photo-op targeting the gun but not criminals

Well funded gun-control tours: Bloomberg’s “Everytown”

HOLLYWOOD

POLITICS (so what’s their strategy?)

“no distinction between you and mass murderers”

POLITICS (win in the court of public opinion)

POLITICS (tell half truths)

POLITICS (tell half truths)

“but, what they won’t tell you is...6,800 times a day guns save lives”

“Bloomberg’s Every Town caught in a lie”

POLITICS (target emotions)

“using our children”

“Every town campaign targets emotions”

POLITICS (regulatory end run)

“making guns an environmental hazard”

POLITICS (shrink market size)

“mandates on burdensome technology”

POLITICS (deny basic services)

“no banking services for gun makers”

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“Obama DOJ’s secret war on firearms mfg.”

OPERATIONOPERATIONCHOKE POINTCHOKE POINT

POLITICS (circumvent the law)

“making guns a healthcare risk issue”

“Obamacare already attacks gun rights”

POLITICS (cultural corruption)

The most stealthy of all tactics:

“a linguistic slight of hand”

POLITICS (cultural corruption)

“a weapon of words”

It is their clever use of language to manipulate, corrupt and co-opt any and all honest public discourse…

Sampling of the Gun Control Glossary:

“gun-violence,” guns = violence“gun-safety,” guns are never safe“gun-sense,” guns make no sense“military-style…,” too lethal for civilians“assault-rifle,” hyper-lethal weapon“weapons of war,” tools for mass murder“gun-free…,” gun-free = violence-free

“forced gun registration - you can’t be trusted”

“15% registered but 85% are now felons?”

confiscation is their aim

confiscation is their aim

POLITICS (gun-control end game: disarm)

Their goal is to disarm America

Their goal is to disarm America

“UK, Australia vs. Switzerland?”

POLITICS (the gun-control industry)

POLITICS (gun-control training manual)

Co-authors:

Frank O’Brien, creative director and founder of OMP, Democrat communications and fund raising firm. Consults to brand name advocacy groupsLike Planned Parenthood.

Al Quinlan, Greenberg Quinlan Rosner, Democrat political analysts,pollsters and political campaign consultants.

John Neffinger & Mathew Kohut, Principals in KNP Communications, communications consulting firm with decades of experience preparing politicians and corporate executives in communicating effectively.

(1) Preventing Gun Violence Through Effective Messaging, O'Brien, OMP; Neffinger & Kohut, KNP; Quinlan, GQRR

POLITICS (gun-control playbook)





POLITICS (fear mongering)

“Everytown terror campaign targets women”


Shannon Watts spoke person for Everytown says:

“Moms are afraid our children will be taken away and in the end, I think that’s the emotion that will win the debate.”


Just as with the gun-control agendathe Everytown ad is a shameless lie…

in fact, a terror campaign against liberty.

POLITICS (media bias)



SENSATIONALISM!

SENSATIONALISM!

POLITICS (corrupting society)

POLITICS (corrupting society)

CULTURAL BULLYING!

CULTURAL BULLYING!

“no distinction between you and mass murderers”

POLITICS (win in the court of public opinion)

POLITICS (they demonize the NRA)

FOR THE RECORDFOR THE RECORD

Founded by Union Col. William Church and Gen. George Wingate in 1871 Founded by Union Col. William Church and Gen. George Wingate in 1871

NRA’s principle mission is to promote rifle marksmanship trainingNRA’s principle mission is to promote rifle marksmanship training

1st NRA President: Gen. Ambrose Burnside (ex-governor of Rhode Island)1st NRA President: Gen. Ambrose Burnside (ex-governor of Rhode Island)

NRA has a history of being a part of the Civil Rights Movement:NRA has a history of being a part of the Civil Rights Movement:

Training post civil war freed slaves to defend against the Ku Klux KlanTraining post civil war freed slaves to defend against the Ku Klux Klan

Prominent example as recent as 1960: Prominent example as recent as 1960:

Robert Williams, head of the NAACP in Monroe, N.C., chartered the local NRA Club Robert Williams, head of the NAACP in Monroe, N.C., chartered the local NRA Club to successfully defend against KKK’s assault on his community with no loss of life.to successfully defend against KKK’s assault on his community with no loss of life.

PUBLIC SAFETY

PUBLIC SAFETY

Why do they want your guns?Why do they want your guns?

You’re not guilty of any crime!You’re not guilty of any crime!

PUBLIC SAFETY

More vehicles kill every year than guns.More vehicles kill every year than guns.

PUBLIC SAFETY

PUBLIC SAFETY

So where’s the cry to ban trucks?So where’s the cry to ban trucks?

PUBLIC SAFETY

Or the obsession to go after criminals?Or the obsession to go after criminals?

PUBLIC SAFETY

Where’s the outcry to eradicate Where’s the outcry to eradicate criminal behavior and recidivism?criminal behavior and recidivism?

PUBLIC SAFETY

Did you know recidivism is 85% in RI?Did you know recidivism is 85% in RI?

PUBLIC SAFETY

Is it not Is it not allall about saving lives? about saving lives?

PUBLIC SAFETY

Where’s the passion for real solutions?Where’s the passion for real solutions?

Known public safety solutions:Known public safety solutions:

Reform criminal justice system Reform criminal justice system



Reform criminal justice system Reform criminal justice system Target illegal drugs & gang-violenceTarget illegal drugs & gang-violence


Reform criminal justice system Reform criminal justice system Target illegal drugs & gang-violenceTarget illegal drugs & gang-violence Target the runaway recidivismTarget the runaway recidivism


Reform criminal justice system Reform criminal justice system Target illegal drugs & gang-violenceTarget illegal drugs & gang-violence Target the runaway recidivismTarget the runaway recidivism Eradicate poverty that fuels violence Eradicate poverty that fuels violence


Reform criminal justice system Reform criminal justice system Target illegal drugs & gang-violenceTarget illegal drugs & gang-violence Target the runaway recidivismTarget the runaway recidivism Eradicate poverty that fuels violence Eradicate poverty that fuels violence Restore hope & opportunityRestore hope & opportunity


Reform criminal justice system Reform criminal justice system Target illegal drugs & gang-violenceTarget illegal drugs & gang-violence Target the runaway recidivismTarget the runaway recidivism Eradicate poverty that fuels violence Eradicate poverty that fuels violence Restore hope & opportunityRestore hope & opportunity Enact educational reform Enact educational reform


Reform criminal justice system Reform criminal justice system Target illegal drugs & gang-violenceTarget illegal drugs & gang-violence Target the runaway recidivismTarget the runaway recidivism Eradicate poverty that fuels violence Eradicate poverty that fuels violence Restore hope & opportunityRestore hope & opportunity Enact educational reform Enact educational reform Address flaws in mental heath careAddress flaws in mental heath care


Reform criminal justice system Reform criminal justice system Target illegal drugs & gang-violenceTarget illegal drugs & gang-violence Target the runaway recidivismTarget the runaway recidivism Eradicate poverty that fuels violence Eradicate poverty that fuels violence Restore hope & opportunityRestore hope & opportunity Enact educational reform Enact educational reform Address flaws in mental heath careAddress flaws in mental heath care Enforce laws already on the booksEnforce laws already on the books

PHILOSOPHICAL DIVIDE


Anti-gun Beliefs:


Anti-gun Beliefs:

Gun free = Violence free


Anti-gun Beliefs:


Target “guns” only“gun culture” is evilYou can’t be trusted


Anti-gun Beliefs:



Freedom’s overratedDemand shared sacrifice


Anti-gun Beliefs:



Freedom’s overratedDemand shared sacrifice

Government is the answer2nd Amendment obsolete


Pro-Liberty Beliefs:



Violence free utopia = fantasy




Gun-control = citizen controlAssume personal responsibility Firearms save lives





Defeat attacks on our libertiesDisarm victims = enable predators





Defeat attacks on our libertiesDisarm victims = enable predators

A tyrannical government is why the2nd Amendment remains relevant

THE LAW

The 2The 2ndnd Amendment was "codified" into the US Amendment was "codified" into the US Constitution. What does that mean?Constitution. What does that mean? Anti-gun advocates: "restrictions on firearms Anti-gun advocates: "restrictions on firearms are necessary because we live in a very are necessary because we live in a very different America today.” Really?different America today.” Really?

RI Constitution Article I, Section 22RI Constitution Article I, Section 22: : "Right to bear arms -The right of the people to "Right to bear arms -The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."

RI General Law 11-47-11: all municipalities and RI General Law 11-47-11: all municipalities and towns "shall" issue conceal and carry permits. towns "shall" issue conceal and carry permits.

22ndnd AMENDMENT & RI GUN LAWS AMENDMENT & RI GUN LAWS













DEFEND OUR RIGHTS

DEFEND THE 2DEFEND THE 2NDND AMENDMENT AMENDMENT


Rule #1: Never accept their premiseNever accept their premise



Rule #2: Don’t be put on defenseDon’t be put on defense




Rule #3: Be armed with the factsBe armed with the facts





Rule #4: Be the adult in the roomBe the adult in the room





Rule #4: Be the adult in the roomBe the adult in the room

Rule # 5: Debates are opportunities Debates are opportunities

Ambush Question:Ambush Question:


The RI GOP had a fundraiser in which an assault The RI GOP had a fundraiser in which an assault rifle was raffled. rifle was raffled.



Newtown happened barely a year and a half Newtown happened barely a year and a half ago. The wounds are very fresh and still so ago. The wounds are very fresh and still so painfully deep. painfully deep.



Newtown happened barely a year and a half Newtown happened barely a year and a half ago. The wounds are very fresh and still so ago. The wounds are very fresh and still so painfully deep. painfully deep.

What are your thoughts on this fundraiser and What are your thoughts on this fundraiser and would you condone future events like this that would you condone future events like this that offend so many? offend so many?

Answer:Answer: (Part 1 ~ rebuking their narrative)(Part 1 ~ rebuking their narrative)


I know there’re those who wish to make political hay, but we I know there’re those who wish to make political hay, but we must be very careful. must be very careful.


I know there’re those who wish to make political hay, but we I know there’re those who wish to make political hay, but we must be very careful. Don’t confuse criminal behavior with must be very careful. Don’t confuse criminal behavior with what responsible citizens do lawfully. what responsible citizens do lawfully.


I know there’re those who wish to make political hay, but we I know there’re those who wish to make political hay, but we must be very careful. Don’t confuse criminal behavior with must be very careful. Don’t confuse criminal behavior with what responsible citizens do lawfully. This event was held at what responsible citizens do lawfully. This event was held at a rifle club. What would you have them do, raffle off a rifle club. What would you have them do, raffle off cosmetics or fruit baskets?cosmetics or fruit baskets?



We were all devastated by Sandy Hook, but what in the We were all devastated by Sandy Hook, but what in the world does a rifle belonging to a RI sportsman have to do world does a rifle belonging to a RI sportsman have to do with the act of a deranged killer?with the act of a deranged killer?




Folks at the rifle club have done nothing wrong nor were they Folks at the rifle club have done nothing wrong nor were they insensitive. insensitive.




Folks at the rifle club have done nothing wrong nor were they Folks at the rifle club have done nothing wrong nor were they insensitive. Just because some people might be offended by insensitive. Just because some people might be offended by anything to do with firearms, does that mean they should be anything to do with firearms, does that mean they should be restricted from their lawful activities?restricted from their lawful activities?

Answer:Answer: (Part 2 ~ teachable moment)(Part 2 ~ teachable moment)


The public’s safety is a The public’s safety is a seriousserious issue. issue.


The public’s safety is a The public’s safety is a seriousserious issue. We should always issue. We should always address them thoughtfully and with address them thoughtfully and with seriousserious contemplation. contemplation.



Knee-jerk emotional reactions never produce the right Knee-jerk emotional reactions never produce the right solutions. solutions.



Knee-jerk emotional reactions never produce the right Knee-jerk emotional reactions never produce the right solutions. Public policy must never be created under a cloud solutions. Public policy must never be created under a cloud of emotion as unfortunately they often are. of emotion as unfortunately they often are.




They should be done objectively, based on empirical They should be done objectively, based on empirical evidence, carefully deliberated and guided by wisdom.evidence, carefully deliberated and guided by wisdom.





As an elected official, I can assure you my decisions will be As an elected official, I can assure you my decisions will be made thoughtfully. made thoughtfully.





As an elected official, I can assure you my decisions will be As an elected official, I can assure you my decisions will be made thoughtfully. They will not be emotionally driven or be made thoughtfully. They will not be emotionally driven or be hijacked by political correctness. hijacked by political correctness.





As an elected official, I can assure you my decisions will be As an elected official, I can assure you my decisions will be made thoughtfully. They will not be emotionally driven or be made thoughtfully. They will not be emotionally driven or be hijacked by political correctness. hijacked by political correctness.

As law makers we simply don’t have that luxury.As law makers we simply don’t have that luxury.


NATIONAL:NATIONAL:

NRA & NRA-ILANRA & NRA-ILA nraila.orgnraila.org

Gun Owners of AmericaGun Owners of America gunowners.orggunowners.org

National Association of Gun Rights National Association of Gun Rights nationalgunrights.orgnationalgunrights.org

Gun Rights Across AmericaGun Rights Across America gunrightsacrossamerica.comgunrightsacrossamerica.com

RHODE ISLAND:RHODE ISLAND:

Federated RI Sportsmen’s ClubFederated RI Sportsmen’s Club frisc.netfrisc.net

Citizens' Rights Action LeagueCitizens' Rights Action League cralri.comcralri.com

RI Firearms Owners LeagueRI Firearms Owners League rifol.orgrifol.org

RI 2RI 2ndnd Amendment Coalition Amendment Coalition ri2nd.orgri2nd.org

RI Revolver & Rifle, Inc.RI Revolver & Rifle, Inc. [email protected]@aol.com

RI Gun Blog RI Gun Blog rigunblog.comrigunblog.com

Lock Stock & Daria 920 WHJJLock Stock & Daria 920 WHJJ lockstockanddaria.comlockstockanddaria.com

RESOURCES: DEFEND THE 2RESOURCES: DEFEND THE 2NDND AMENDMENT AMENDMENT

NW University Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology, “Armed Resistence to Crime: The Prevelance and Nature of Self-Defense with a Gun,”Gary Kleck & Marc GertzCDC, FBI, USDOJ, NIJState.com (interactive chart of every school shooting)Preventing Gun Violence Through Effective Messaging, O'Brien, OMP; Neffinger & Kohut, KNP; Quinlan, GQRRRhode Island Alliance for Safe CommunitiesHarvard study, "Would Banning Firearms Reduce Murder and Suicide?" Kates & MauserFrederick O. Mueller, Annual Survey of Football Injury Research: 1931-2001, Nat. Center for Catastrophic Sport Injury Research


http://www.law.harvard.edu/students/orgs/jlpp/Vol30_No2_KatesMauseronline.pdf

Documents

Federated Rhode Island Sportsmen’s Club, Inc. The Second Amendment of the Bill of Rights