Sam Paredes: Stand Up for the Second Amendment or Step Aside

Sam Paredes: Stand Up for the Second Amendment or Step Aside

Gun Owners of California (GOC) thinks it is time to play a little hardball—with our friends.  We are switching things up for 2018—and the change might be painful for politicians whose support of the Second Amendment has been unenthusiastic.


Sam Paredes: Stand Up for the Second Amendment or Step Aside

There has been a lot of talk recently about suppressors on guns, but we need to be equally concerned about suppressors on elected officials. Something is seriously wrong when legislators who pledged support of the Second Amendment suddenly grow silent when an anti-gun bill comes before them.  And this is not just in California, folks—it is a problem everywhere.

Politically correct garbage has polluted what Americans hear in the media, especially when it comes to guns.  We give big kudos to those who stick their necks out for the Constitution but really, they are few and far between.  The gun community has really taken it on the chin, and we are frustrated when our friends remain silent, offering little to no support when the Second Amendment is literally being pulled like a rug from beneath us.

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Gun Owners of California (GOC) thinks it is time to play a little hardball—with our friends.  We are switching things up for 2018—and the change might be painful for politicians whose support of the Second Amendment has been unenthusiastic.

In short, GOC is making a shift in how our legislative scorecard is calculated.  Why? Because each election cycle, we field countless requests for endorsements from legislators and candidates who voice their fist-pumping, fiery commitment to the Second Amendment.  But once elected, it seems much of the enthusiasm wanes. Therefore, while there are a decent number of legislators who have solid voting records, there are very few willing to stand with us when the going gets tough—although that’s precisely when we need them most.

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