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XDTalk RSS · 07-11-2008, 11:10 AM

In terms of making politicians' knees quiver, or getting Republican administrations to do its bidding, no lobby in America is as armed and dangerous as the National Rifle Association. The NRA has drawn a bead on America's scenic treasures. It has persuaded Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to propose a "reform" that would allow visitors to pack loaded, concealed firearms in some... [Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Washington), Column, via gunpolicy.org ]

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**eric_t12** · 07-11-2008, 12:56 PM

lol "do its bidding"

that's funny. its not like they have 4 million members or anything, or a heckuva lot of cash...

i bet the brady campaign can't boast such high numbers... ?

afmo · 07-11-2008, 01:21 PM

I doubt the author has ever been attacked by a wild animal....

Water-Man · 07-11-2008, 01:54 PM

Send an email to npca.org expressing your feelings regarding guns in Nat'l. Parks. That's what I've done. Bitch about it where it counts not just on these forums.

**SVThuh** · 07-11-2008, 02:33 PM

Illegal or not, I carry loaded when I go backpacking in both state and national parks. I dont like the fact that Mountain Lion attacks are running in the 3-5 per year in the local mountains. I will do everything I can to protect myself. When I get close to civilization, I simply toss it in my pack... I know its wrong by the letter of the law, but when has the lack of ability to protect myself ever been right?

ForTehNguyen · 07-12-2008, 07:09 AM

national parks can be real dangerous, meth/weed farmers and dealers, wild animals, rapists, and killers, you wont be found for months if they do find you

07-11-2008, 11:10 AM	#1
XDTalk RSS XDTalk Robot News Feed Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,834	US Gun Lobby, 'Detested Administration' Move to Allow Guns in National Parks In terms of making politicians' knees quiver, or getting Republican administrations to do its bidding, no lobby in America is as armed and dangerous as the National Rifle Association. The NRA has drawn a bead on America's scenic treasures. It has persuaded Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to propose a "reform" that would allow visitors to pack loaded, concealed firearms in some... [Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Washington), Column, via gunpolicy.org ] More...

07-11-2008, 12:56 PM	#2
eric_t12 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SD Posts: 3,652	lol "do its bidding" that's funny. its not like they have 4 million members or anything, or a heckuva lot of cash... i bet the brady campaign can't boast such high numbers... ? __________________ FBI: Gun Owners are Potential Terrorists Our Economic Future: GAO 21st Century Challenges The Police Have No Duty To Protect You VFW Life Member GOA Life Member "There are lots of problems, but if you destroy the dollar, you're going to destroy a worldwide economy, and that's what we're doing." Ron Paul - Speech on the house floor 29SEP2008 opposing the reworked economic 'rescue' plan

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afmo XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,756	I doubt the author has ever been attacked by a wild animal.... __________________ What country can preserve it's liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots & tyrants. It is it's natural manure. - Thomas Jefferson Ruger 22/45 MKIII Springfield XD-9 Service Stevens Model 67 Series E 12g 1948 M44 Mosin-Nagant

07-11-2008, 01:54 PM	#4
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07-11-2008, 02:33 PM	#5
SVThuh XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,014	Illegal or not, I carry loaded when I go backpacking in both state and national parks. I dont like the fact that Mountain Lion attacks are running in the 3-5 per year in the local mountains. I will do everything I can to protect myself. When I get close to civilization, I simply toss it in my pack... I know its wrong by the letter of the law, but when has the lack of ability to protect myself ever been right? __________________ http://www.gunbanobama.com Springfield : XD40SC, TRP Operator, M1A National Match HS2000 : 9mm Service Sig Sauer : P228, P220, P239 S&W : Mod.39 J frame, S&W99/40 Ruger : P89D, 10/22 Glock : 33 (baby .357SIG) Remington : 870 Express Super Magnum Home Built : AR15 A2, M4gery, VZ24 (fully tacticooled out)

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