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I am an avid believer in the right to bear arms. This right is expressly given to each and every law-abiding citizen of this country in the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. This incredible piece of writing has been a major protection of our “of the people, by the people, for the people”-type of government. Understanding that the great citizens of this country are willing to defend their freedoms and protect their families, communities, and country through the right of personal gun ownership is one of the things that makes this country strong. The Second Amendment has been a major deterrent of invasion from other countries, a preventative measure for would-be trespassers who would encroach on private lands, and a means for protection of our loved ones and property from those who wish to do harm or steal.

I understand what the Second Amendment does for our country and I feel strongly about protecting that freedom. I know that In an indirect way, the “common citizen” gun owners are the protectors of this great country. At a moment’s notice, they could be called upon to protect their country.

Just as avid as I am about the right of gun ownership, I am also a strong believer in the practice of gun safety and responsibility. If you own a gun, it is vitally important to educate yourself on how to shoot properly, how to load your gun correctly, how to carry a loaded gun, how to maintain it, and how to store it safely. If you have a youth in your family who shows interest in wanting to learn how to shoot a gun, then provide them the necessary education and training in how to shoot and how to practice gun safety.

In these uncertain times, where there seems to be more division among the citizens as to whether we build our country on entitlements with having broad federal government laws, regulations, and programs – or whether we try to revert back to the understanding that this country was founded on rugged individualism and minimal federal government intrusion – one thing is certain – there are more and more firearms being sold each year. And these firearms are Routine Pest Control not being sold to “bad” people who want to cause harm, but to ordinary people who understand their right to own a gun just may be in jeopardy. There are far too many do not understand how precious our freedoms are. Too many do not understand that the very freedoms that many soldiers have bled and died to protect are being given up with the stroke of a pen. Many believe our right to own guns is in peril. It is no wonder that gun sales has increased.

So, with the surge in gun sales, it is even more imperative that gun safety be examined. Many gun owners use their rifles for hunting game. Many gun owners use their firearms for recreational purposes like target practicing. …