Back to the present

Try to imagine with me, an early America, and our founders were working feverishly to wove together this new nation. In their way, was the army of King George, imposing British law and stifling the attempts of the Colonists to separate from the grasp of British rule.

The pens of those who helped craft our founding documents, were busier than their weapons. But that was soon to change. While the pens were mighty, so too were the muskets of the British, and their well documented Brown Bess rifle. In an effort to counter Britain's advance on Concord, the local militia was called upon to fight. And fight they did.

That was the "back" side of this writing to consider.

The "present", remove the 234 years or so. Let's really stretch your imagination with this.

That local militia was then armed with Brown Besses, Pennsylvania Rifles, or maybe a Club Butt Country Fowler. What ever they had to hunt and to protect their families with, that's what they brought to the fight. And just like firearms owners of today, they bought what they could get, or afford.

But what if? What if they could get and afford a better rifle? A multi-firing rifle? A lighter rifle? A more accurate rifle? An assault rifle?

Do you really think, for a Lexington minute, that any one of the colonists would not have bartered or bought an AR-15? Does anyone really think that any one of them, would not have traded most anything for a firearm that would more than meet the stronger and more professional soldiers and firepower of King George's army? Does anyone think that if any farmer turned Minuteman would not have latched on to such an arm? (By the way, my father-in-law, rest in peace, was a farmer and loved his Mini 14. He was shooting coyotes from his tractor long before the words "assault weapons" hit the lips of liberals.)

I think that far too many, even some well heeled "sportsmen", tend to think a true hunter doesn't really need an "assault rifle". Well, it is my belief that the men of that revolutionary era would have grabbed onto such guns, in a heartbeat. Let's keep in mind, it wasn't just for hunting and family protection, it was for the ready protection of freedom. It was to fight well armed foes. The 2nd amendment, was written to reinforce the 1st amendment, when the words penned so well before, failed to stop the lead of the British.

Don't be fooled. There are those, who after they grow tired, or win, at the health care issue, will take a breath and then come after their next target...the assault weapons (by what ever definition they attach to it next time). This is a fight we must win, and that means we all have to fight it. Be prepared to call, write, and voice your objection of any such attempts. It really is about FREEDOM.