"From My Cold Dead Hands"

  The comments on this post are my own and do not reflect the views of my employer or any other individual.

      If you happen to recognize the quote above, you will recall that it was often thunderously and inspiringly uttered by the late actor and NRA President Charlton Heston. I first heard Mr. Heston say those words as he raised an 18th century musket ,as I watched the 2000 NRA Convention on CSPAN. I was so inspired that I immediately called to join the organization. I was happy to know that I didn't need to be a gun owner to join as long as I supported the Second Amendment. So to fast forward, I am proud to say that I am now in my 13th year as a member of the National Rifle Association.
     Actually I didn't intend on writing any posts about the NRA or gun rights issues (at least not yet anyway), that is until I read a Los Angeles Times article about Colion Noir .   www.latimes.com/news/nationworld  He is a Los Angeles based attorney who has become somewhat of an internet sensation because he is a black man who happens to be a member of the NRA.
    I was quite heartened to see a fellow NRA member who also happens to be a black man be in the position to express the views of thousands of Americans who believe in our Constitution and in the Second Amendment. Quiet as it is kept there are a significant number of black Americans who are also NRA members. Actually I am often amused at the reaction that I get from people who are not only shocked when I tell them that I am a member but also gasp in horror when I show them my membership card. " Excuse me while I whip this out". ( Sorry Mel Brooks)
    So a shout out to Colion Noir !

  That's all for now. Love your country and always stay on the right side.