Comments on: Get their EBR on

By: Flintlock Tom

Flintlock Tom — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:16:05 +0000

I second the motion to hand out the Barrett M-82, but good luck waving it over your head with one hand.

By: Squeaky Wheel

Squeaky Wheel — Tue, 20 May 2008 16:27:29 +0000

You said “M4″. Which, frankly, would be more entertaining.

By: Robert

Robert — Tue, 20 May 2008 14:00:32 +0000

Amen. As usual, I noticed that the entry hall looked lined with big photos of people with SHOTGUNS broken over their shoulders. (”I’m the NRA but I don’t have a rifle” ad series.)

Wimpy.

By: John E

John E — Tue, 20 May 2008 13:54:15 +0000

An AR-10 type rifle would serve as both a defense or hunting rifle. However, I think a better point would be made by giving them Barrett M-82 or equivalent. You can hunt anything with one of those.

By: Kevin Baker

Kevin Baker — Tue, 20 May 2008 13:52:55 +0000

That’s an excellent idea, but honestly I think the reason they give away presentation-grade front-stuffer charcoal burners is that they aren’t “firearms” according to the BATFU, and anyone (not a felon) can receive one anywhere without having to undergo a background check.

By: Ron W

Ron W — Tue, 20 May 2008 13:34:06 +0000

Definitely any NRA giveaways to notablespeakers and such should be modern weapons servicable for the purpose of self-defense AND the defense of liberty from “all enemies foreign and domestic”. You know, the purpose for which the 2nd Amendment was ratified. I suppose it would be OK to give a hunting gun IF the person was an avid hunter.

By: Robb Allen

Robb Allen — Tue, 20 May 2008 13:19:09 +0000

I’ll pay to have the lower engraved with “Cold, dead hands” or some other sentiment.