Zone1 The Second Amendment for Thee, Not for Me — by Shari Dunn

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Every time I read one of Ms. Dunn’s publications, I immediately think, “This is her best piece yet.” And every time, she proves me wrong. I love the way she hits upon so many critical elements within the subject matter and ties them all together with clarity and force.

It wasn’t until I first contemplated undergoing firearms training and getting licensed to carry myself that I learned gun control in America was originally implemented specifically to prevent Black people from taking up arms—particularly against the Klan—shortly after the Civil War. I was introduced to this history by those who supported my efforts to become armed as a means of protecting myself. One of the first resources shared with me was The Racist Roots of Gun Control by Clayton Cramer.

Only more recently did I begin to grasp the deeper implications of that history—not just how control over certain groups was enacted, but why. The motive behind the restriction of rights becomes crystal clear when viewed through the lens of fear. The fear of what full citizenship for Black Americans would mean—particularly the right to bear arms—was so profound that the Supreme Court gave it voice in one of the most infamously racist rulings in U.S. history: Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857).

The Court ruled that Black people were not citizens and therefore not entitled to constitutional protections. Chief Justice Roger Taney laid bare the real concern. If Black people were to be considered citizens, then:

“It would give to persons of the negro race, who were recognized as citizens in any one State of the Union, the right to enter every other State whenever they pleased…

…to sojourn there as long as they pleased, to go where they pleased at every hour of the day or night without molestation, unless they committed some violation of law for which a white man would be punished;

…it would give them the full liberty of speech in public and in private upon all subjects upon which its own citizens might speak; to hold public meetings upon political affairs, and to keep and carry arms wherever they went.”

— Dred Scott v. Sandford, 60 U.S. 393 (1857)

Need more be said?

The Second Amendment for Thee, Not for Me – by Shari Dunn

 

[Concerned American]

Need more be said?

LMAO--you left out the part that democrats were the majority in the south. Democrats, throughout US history have been the party of the KKK. Democrats also are the first to call for gun regulations and restrictions---unless a democrat violates the laws that the democrats put in place. Hmmmm. What party do you align with? Need more be said?

 

[White 6]

Every time I read one of Ms. Dunn’s publications, I immediately think, “This is her best piece yet.” And every time, she proves me wrong. I love the way she hits upon so many critical elements within the subject matter and ties them all together with clarity and force.

It wasn’t until I first contemplated undergoing firearms training and getting licensed to carry myself that I learned gun control in America was originally implemented specifically to prevent Black people from taking up arms—particularly against the Klan—shortly after the Civil War. I was introduced to this history by those who supported my efforts to become armed as a means of protecting myself. One of the first resources shared with me was The Racist Roots of Gun Control by Clayton Cramer.

Only more recently did I begin to grasp the deeper implications of that history—not just how control over certain groups was enacted, but why. The motive behind the restriction of rights becomes crystal clear when viewed through the lens of fear. The fear of what full citizenship for Black Americans would mean—particularly the right to bear arms—was so profound that the Supreme Court gave it voice in one of the most infamously racist rulings in U.S. history: Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857).

The Court ruled that Black people were not citizens and therefore not entitled to constitutional protections. Chief Justice Roger Taney laid bare the real concern. If Black people were to be considered citizens, then:



Need more be said?

The Second Amendment for Thee, Not for Me – by Shari Dunn

Fascinating article. I am a permitted carrier, and I do carry, concealed. In Tennessee, permitted carriers, by law have to disclose to an officer, they are carrying. When stopped for a traffic violation, I make sure license, registration and proof of insurance are out, then when Officer comes to the window, without asking, I hand him my license, my carry permit, and my retired Officer ID and inform verbally I am a permitted carrier and my weapon is in the vehicle, while keeping both hands on the top of the steering wheel. I have done this twice, once with sheriffs department, once with Tennessee Highway Patrol, and it has smoothly worked out both times. I was not that aware of trigger happy cops, especially having all the "good guy" cards. They ask where it is, I tell them shoulder holster, left side. The tell me not to touch it, and we go on with the stop. I still feel confident, here in Tennessee with the procedure, but now, in other states, not so much. I hate to say it, but in other states, while I am getting insurance and registration, I will also be unsnapping the shoulder holster, in case I get a rogue cop. I can still get shot, possibly killed, if a rogue cop attempts to draw, but unless shot in the head, I have a 50/50 chance of taking him with me. That is as fair, as it gets in these troubled times, and the dash cam tells the story if not tampered with.

 

[TNHarley]

LMAO--you left out the part that democrats were the majority in the south. Democrats, throughout US history have been the party of the KKK. Democrats also are the first to call for gun regulations and restrictions---unless a democrat violates the laws that the democrats put in place. Hmmmm. What party do you align with? Need more be said?

You left out the part that the current leader of the repub party just said that only criminals carry guns in public.

 

[TNHarley]

Yep. It was racial. Now gun control is about class.

 

[Concerned American]

You left out the part that the current leader of the repub party just said that only criminals carry guns in public.

LOL, weak.

 

[TNHarley]

LOL, weak.

Lmao no one expected you to say anything different.

 

[Concerned American]

Lmao no one expected you to say anything different.

Into the sauce, eh.

 

[TNHarley]

Into the sauce, eh.

I know i know. Gaslight me because you have no integrity.
What are you fake ***** going to do next? Own the libs by turning in your weapons?

 

[Concerned American]

I know i know. Gaslight me because you have no integrity.
What are you fake ***** going to do next? Own the libs by turning in your weapons?

Enjoy yourself TN--hope you don't have a headache in the morning.

 

[TNHarley]

Enjoy yourself TN--hope you don't have a headache in the morning.

Im drunk because you're a hack with no real convictions. Lol. Only at USMB

 

[Natural Citizen]

Im drunk because you're a hack with no real convictions. Lol. Only at USMB

They are a hoot, that's for sure...

 

[Natural Citizen]

You left out the part that the current leader of the repub party just said that only criminals carry guns in public.

LOL, weak.

 

[frigidweirdo]

The hypocrisy that comes out of any group of people who decide what they believe in, must be right, no matter what, is legendary.

 

[Natural Citizen]

They ask where it is, I tell them shoulder holster, left side. The tell me not to touch it, and we go on with the stop.

There was a recent question raised on another board about ''where do you keep your gun when you're driving?''

I was surprised to see all of the clever, and in most cases I read, very inconvenient, hiding spots people responded with. I kind of just shook my head as I scrolled through.

I think only two people said on their physical person. Same thing, left shoulder holster.

 

[TNHarley]

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LOL thats great. Stolen! Lol

 

[Natural Citizen]

LOL thats great. Stolen! Lol

It's okay, I stole it from DTMB.

 

[White 6]

There was a recent question raised on another board about ''where do you keep your gun when you're driving?''

I was surprised to see all of the clever, and in most cases I read, very inconvenient, hiding spots people responded with.

I think only two people said on their physical person. Same thing, left shoulder holster.

I learned in military days, that shoulder holster was the way to go. With a large frame duty pistol, there is no external hip holster that does not catch on every damn hatch, you craw or climb through, be it tank or carriers. Sitting in a seat, it is uncomfortable. In civlian world, inside the pants has not only dangers, but is practically impossible with a large service pistol. Shoulder holsters are great! Close to chest, under arm, they do not hang up. When seated in any seat, they do not interfere and do not have to be removed for comfort. You are never in danger of a round going through your leg or your balls, drawing the weapon, that is pointed behind you until clear of your body. Snapped down on weapon sided and magazine side, it is very stable, presenting a fast smooth draw. With light jacket, vest or overshirt, practically no printing of the weapon on exterior clothing. You can easily forget you have it on. In the field, I have been known to sleep in it. For me, it is the way to go. Mine is the Craft "Eagle" shoulder rig, for horizontal draw, made ins Slovakia.

 

[Natural Citizen]

I learned in military days, that shoulder holster was the way to go. With a large frame duty pistol, there is no external hip holster that does not catch on every damn hatch, you craw or climb through, be it tank or carriers. Sitting in a seat, it is uncomfortable. In civlian world, inside the pants has not only dangers, but is practically impossible with a large service pistol. Shoulder holsters are great! Close to chest, under arm, they do not hang up. When seated in any seat, they do not interfere and do not have to be removed for comfort. You are never in danger of a round going through your leg or your balls, drawing the weapon, that is pointed behind you until clear of your body. Snapped down on weapon sided and magazine side, it is very stable, presenting a fast smooth draw. With light jacket, vest or overshirt, practically no printing of the weapon on exterior clothing. You can easily forget you have it on. In the field, I have been known to sleep in it. For me, it is the way to go. Mine is the Craft "Eagle" shoulder rig, for horizontal draw, made ins Slovakia.
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It's nice workmanship. I personally don't much care for horizontal, but it's still very ergonomical and where you want it.

If I'm honest, I think I've only carried maybe five times in the last two years. And it's been a RH holster on my left side belt. It's hand made by Amos up in Amish country, not very far from me.

 

[White 6]

It's nice workmanship. I personally don't much care for horizontal, but it's still very ergonomical and where you want it.

If I'm honest, I think I've only carried maybe five times in the last two years. And it's been a RH holster on my left side belt. It's hand made by Amos up in Amish country, not very far from me.

I have one, and like you, it was a Rh holster carried on the left, as cross draw. Have not worn it in years. Never like or owned any IWB holsters, side, pelvis or especially back.