I am originally from the state of Maine, the gun culture is opposite, ( as far as respect for peoples rights under the Second Amendment) from Ma. were we live now. I am a MA. Basic Firearms Safety Course/NRA Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor, also a Nuclear Security Officer at Pilgrim Station since 1987, and was Safety Officer here for 17 of those years. I have been a Merchant Marine, a painting contractor, a mason, a ditch digger, a water mechanic, installed many a foundation pump by hand, did my share of work in the woods, rode dirt/street bikes, have been involved in the shooting sports since 1964, and probably should have been a jeweler, as that line of work runs in the family, technician class HAM radio operator. I like to hunt when I can find a couple of spare minutes. My blogs consist of words from the Founding Fathers, past and present letters to the editor, also my ‘Gun Sense’ series. My writing style is my own. I lacked money to attend a left wing indoctrination center, oops, I mean college, and would only have given the ’progressive’ professors migraine’s had I been able to attend one. I am just one of the unwashed masses, and of no real concern to the ’lefty’ lame stream media.
In my view, the Constitution is not open to ‘interpretation’, it is a static document. The Constitution is only as strong as the current generation is to uphold and protect it, so protect it! If people want to keep their rights they must Be Strong, Be Proactive, Be Aware, Pay Attention, hold your elected servants feet to the fire! Remember, WE give them permission to work for US, and when they fail to represent US it is OUR duty to remove them from office to protect the continuance of our freedoms. Your children’s children should enjoy the same freedoms past generations, (& you) have enjoyed, its up to US to ensure they do.
America was founded as a Republic, the Founders were adamant about that, lest we forget. If we do forget, we are lost. Do you understand the difference? If not please read;
Is America a Democracy? Clearly no! page 1 of 2
Republic versus Democracy, made clear, page 2
Socialists don’t want you to know what the Founders of this nation knew. Left wing run schools are not going to tell our children….its up to US!
“Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There never was a democracy yet that did not commit suicide“. -John Adams-
What do you think of politicians that do not uphold the solemn oath to office that they are required to take in order to serve you? You know, that silly embarrassing little formality, the oath they swear on the Bible too, the one about upholding and defending the Constitution, and adhearing to the entire Constitution. OH,,, THAT OATH! My generous side says they should all be recalled, my vindictive side says they should all be tried for treason, impeached and/or imprisoned. Either way they should be gone! Breaking their oath, under existing law is high treason. The problem is, they are the ‘fox’ guarding the ‘hen house’ in a manner of speaking. Term limits implemented by you in the voting booth will cure this chronic problem.
Remember; {Firearm Education Will Save Lives, Firearm Ignorance Can Take Lives}. Ignorance of history can end our Freedoms.
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“Whenever the time shall come when we must choose between a loss of our constitutional rights and a revolution, I shall choose the latter“. -SAM HOUSTON- Voluntary disarmament is not acceptable.
Submitted 3-21-2010 by Mark Shean KB1WSV
My Qualifications:
**NRA LAW ENFORCEMENT FIREARM INSTRUCTOR **UTAH BCI CERTIFIED CCW INSTRUCTOR
**MA.BASIC FIREARMS SAFETY COURSE INSTRUCTOR **SIG SAUER CERTIFIED LOW LIGHT PISTOL INSTRUCTOR **Approved for FLORIDA CCW Criteria **NRA CERTIFIED in *HOME FIREARM SAFETY *MUZZLELOADING RIFLE *PISTOL *SHOTGUN *RIFLE *PERSONAL PROTECTION- [Documented EXPERT in SMALL ARMS for AUTO PISTOL, REVOLVER, SHOTGUN, RIFLE and infra-red optics.] NUCLEAR SECURITY OFFICER since 1987 to present date, SECURITY SAFETY OFFICER 17 of those years. Hospital Security Consultant. Certified by Sig Arms Academy, (ongoing). Trained yearly in Force on Force as per the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) criteria under Homeland Security. Involved in NRA organized shooting sports since 1964. Listed with the Plymouth Police Dept. This is no hobby.
Gun Sense #21, Shooting not Mandated? Why I do not have you shoot
Pets are patriotic too.