he would not go as far as i would. but, he's a republican congressman, lost both legs fighting for his country, and is a lifelong (and current, as well as i can tell) NRA member. and as opposed to most on the pro-gun side of this debate, he approaches the discussion in good faith.
"The AR-15 is an excellent platform for recreational shooters to learn to be outstanding marksmen. Unfortunately, it is also an excellent platform for those who wish to kill the innocent.
"I conceal and carry a 9-millimeter pistol most days because I know the threats, and I don’t want to die because I am unprepared to return fire.
"I also know that I am made less safe by the threat of tactical rifles."
Dan Empfield
aka Slowman
"The AR-15 is an excellent platform for recreational shooters to learn to be outstanding marksmen. Unfortunately, it is also an excellent platform for those who wish to kill the innocent.
"I conceal and carry a 9-millimeter pistol most days because I know the threats, and I don’t want to die because I am unprepared to return fire.
"I also know that I am made less safe by the threat of tactical rifles."
Dan Empfield
aka Slowman