theriflespeaks1863
Member
Okay, I need some help here.
A friend of mine who is a fence-sitting anti has been asking me about this, and I just need someone to explain the arguments for me...mainly because, like so many of us, I am so frustrated with all of the anti-gun slander and foolishness that I can hardly form a logical thought. Now, he willingly conceedes to my logic at times, but he is still very motivated by fear and the biased rantings of his folks. The point is, he is open to good arguments and I may be able to sway him, as he has already accepted an invite to go shooting with another friend of mine.
Now, I am a user of black powder- I shoot a M1855 rifle musket in N-SSA style matches. Our shooting team captain picks up black powder for us folks here and Wisconsin, and we all chip in for the cost while he picks up the powder. Our reenacting troupe does the same thing, parsing out membership dues to buy powder. I am assuming that this is similar in legality to private transfers of firearms, or am I wrong?
Secondly, can someone explain to me the regulations already imposed on purchasing black powder? I hear that in order to buy it in person, you must sign for it or some such?
Thirdly, seeing as the NRA/"the gun lobby" might catch heat for this because of the whole "taggants" shtick, I need to be able to defend myself (as a new NRA member) and the position of the NRA in this regard, both scientifically and legally.
I hope I've made my questions clear. All thoughts, comments, etc. are much appreciated.
Thanks,
-Chris
A friend of mine who is a fence-sitting anti has been asking me about this, and I just need someone to explain the arguments for me...mainly because, like so many of us, I am so frustrated with all of the anti-gun slander and foolishness that I can hardly form a logical thought. Now, he willingly conceedes to my logic at times, but he is still very motivated by fear and the biased rantings of his folks. The point is, he is open to good arguments and I may be able to sway him, as he has already accepted an invite to go shooting with another friend of mine.
Now, I am a user of black powder- I shoot a M1855 rifle musket in N-SSA style matches. Our shooting team captain picks up black powder for us folks here and Wisconsin, and we all chip in for the cost while he picks up the powder. Our reenacting troupe does the same thing, parsing out membership dues to buy powder. I am assuming that this is similar in legality to private transfers of firearms, or am I wrong?
Secondly, can someone explain to me the regulations already imposed on purchasing black powder? I hear that in order to buy it in person, you must sign for it or some such?
Thirdly, seeing as the NRA/"the gun lobby" might catch heat for this because of the whole "taggants" shtick, I need to be able to defend myself (as a new NRA member) and the position of the NRA in this regard, both scientifically and legally.
I hope I've made my questions clear. All thoughts, comments, etc. are much appreciated.
Thanks,
-Chris