90 Miles From Tyranny : Six Aspects Of Donald Trump’s Pro-Gun Push

Friday, May 6, 2016

Six Aspects Of Donald Trump’s Pro-Gun Push

Presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has a plan to defend gun rights in general and the Second Amendment in particular. The plan is visible in the policies set forth by Trump as well as his understanding of the value of the Second Amendment and the freedoms it guards.

Here are six aspects of his plan.

National Reciprocity for Concealed Carry – In a September 18 position paper,Trump explained that “the right of self-defense doesn’t stop at the end of your driveway.” He contended that right to defend one’s life is viable wherever a person goes. He said, “I have a concealed carry permit and…tens of millions of Americans do too. That permit should be valid in all 50 states. A driver’s license works in every state, so it’s common sense that a concealed carry permit should work in every state.”

Understands Concealed Carry As ‘A Right, Not A Privilege’ – This the “why” behind Trump’s push for national reciprocity. For him, honoring concealed carry licenses from every state is the “common sense” way to honor the right to bear arms for self-defense. He makes the point by contrasting rights and privileges, saying, “[If we can recognize licenses in all 50 states as it relates to] driving – which is a privilege, not a right – then surely we can do that for concealed carry, which is a right, not a privilege.”

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3 comments:

  1. Still want to tell people he isn't a Conservative?

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  2. It's a good platform. My only concern is hearing him take opposite points on a given issue in the same day. If he sticks with this, it's good.

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  3. And Hillary is activily working towards eliminating the Second Amendment.
    The choice could not be more clear.
    I suspect Trump will also come out with a litmus test soon for appointing supreme court nominees.

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