Great Read: K. Blanchard's "Black Man With A Gun"

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I didn't find much with a quick search so here's my short review:

After watching Larry Elder's "Michael and Me", I thought the Rev. Kenn Blanchard had some really good things to say, so I bought his book "Black Man with A Gun", which is basically a book about firearms from an African American perspective. I'm a big proponent of learning about stuff from different angles, and this was a great read. I think the author is a member of THR as well. He does a great job covering the basics of firearms, safety, home and personal defense issues, shooting sports, etc. What I particularly enjoyed were the segments tying the civil rights movement to the use of firearms and the personal freedoms enjoyed by Americans today, very eye opening and informative.

I'm very happy I bought and read the book, and suggest anyone else interested in firearms in general to do the same. The fact of the matter is stupid and ignorant gun control harms us ALL, not just a certain social or economic group
 
Just wanted to thank you guys for posting this. The website is nicely designed, but more importantly, I like what this man had to say. I like his mission as well. I'll be in Barnes & Nobles tomorrow looking for this book. Thanks again for 'introducing' me to Rev Blanchard, and +1 re: your comments on gun control!
 
I heard an interview with him on Sean Hannity's radio show when he came out with the book. One of his funny storys was one time he was in a public restroom and one of his fans recogonized him. Fan yells out "BLACK MAN WITH A GUN" :eek: Instantly, everyone runs out of the bathroom thinking their about to get shot.
 
Looks good to me.

I just took a quick gander at his site and can identify with his outlook. Personal responsibility seems to be the order of the day. As for gun control hurting us all, I agree completely. There was a thread some time ago about the possible origins of the term "saturday night special" that dealt somewhat with this topic. When you attempt to disarm one group of people, another group is invariably next. Taking responsibility for ourselves and thinking as citizens of one country, not fractured cliques is the only way to preserve our rights from further assault.
 
Civil Rights

I really like his angle on the 2A being one of Civil Rights. I have been using this in debates with antis and they really cannot argue with it.

If they say that the government should have the ability to limit or remove the 2A, I respond with the question, "What other Civil Rights do you believe the government should be able to limit or remove?" This gets them off balance because they have not been taught to think of the 2A as a Civil Rights issue.
 
I'm glad (and not the least bit suprised) there are folks on here who are fans of the message:). I really like the idea of bringing "non-traditional" shooters into the sport, just like pink pistols and the female based shooting classes and groups and such.

The more people in the sport and thinking about the legal and social issues, the better IMHO
 
Excellent book, remarkable man

Gun control is, at it's very core, racist and exclusionary. Most of the gun control laws passed in this country weren't for safety as much as a way to deny self protection and liberty to "lower classed people" or "undesirables". Makes it easier to control people if they have no weapons to fight back.

You know, guys, we're all going to be minorities to an increasing Hispanic population soon. Every limit on anyone's freedom could come back to bite us all.

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allmons said:
Gun control is, at it's very core, racist and exclusionary.
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+1 to that. Thing is, most people don't even know it. Minority communities in this country get fed the most aggressive stereotype of gun owners by the ACLU and various black "leaders," and without any voices of dissent, they end up buying it as truth.

Mr. Blanchard's exactly correct. The average person hears "black man with a gun," and they duck. This isn't an image concocted by rich white racists--it is propogated through their communites by so-called black leaders and "caring" politicians.

I used to work in downtown Atlanta, and I had alot of black folks ask me about my gun. Most were stunned when I explained that Georgia was a shall-issue state, and that there was no legal impediment to them getting a gun or a carry permit. They've been fed a pack of lies that says that guns only belong in the hands of criminals or our trustworthy and infallible government officials. Nobody ever tells them about the fact that Dred vs. Scott was aimed at removing their right to bear arms, or that even Dr. King looked at gun control as social stratification.

I'm seeing alot more African Americans at the range over the last couple of years, and know what? They're among the most responsible and safe folks around. I don't see any of the macho posturing (except among teenagers, but that's universal), and they're eager to learn. I'd rather have alot of these guys at my back if the SHTF than I would some of the armchair-commandos I see every day:rolleyes:

My hat's off to Rev. Blanchard (think he'd mind if we just call him "the Rev?"). I wish there were more people like him.
 
I've noticed too that the typical crowd at ranges is more and more diverse every day, and I've met some nice folks of all colors shooting.
 
I myself am an Black/African American person, and I too love when I seen diversity at ranges. :D Having all races shoot will break down the stigma of shooting being for "rednecks" only.
 
Now if this book could just be reading material for the Black Studies on elite Universitites. Good Grief ,I must be drunk or stoned to think such would happen.:mad:
 
WarMachine said:
I myself am an Black/African American person, and I too love when I seen diversity at ranges. :D Having all races shoot will break down the stigma of shooting being for "rednecks" only.
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HEY! I resemble that remark! Now take it back :neener:
Me:
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Wow. First off I've got to say I'm surprised it took me so long to find this site. I'm an engineer and being "on the net" has been a part of my life since I got my undergrad, back when the web was in it's infancy.

But, I'll say it again. Wow. Perhaps I stopped looking for "gun talk" online when I felt like no one wanted to talk guns, but rather some half-disguised "white power" nonsense.

I've been told that "fascism" (much like "art") is undefinable. Well, perhaps, but I have my own definition: Fascists believe in freedom of thought, weapons, speech, religion, opportunity for everyone just like themselves.

I'm ecstatic to have found a group of people who have come together to discuss firearms and share a common belief in "liberty and justice for all". Being a gun owner from Arkansas often means wading through the muck of assumed viewpoints at many gun shops, shows, and ranges. I always find it amusing when these bigots (who figure that since I own a gun I must be like them) see the star of David sticker on my truck.

Wow again. I'm glad I found a place where folks from diverse backgrounds can be together and talk about firearms in a reasonable manner. "The people" -- folks, that's all of us.
 
To me, fascism and communism are identifcal in their end results, a few elites ruling the masses.

The difference is in who those "elites" are. Rich, powerful insiders will go the fascism route. Revolutionary outsiders use communism. Just different wrapping. Hitler was socialist as an outsider early on, he just hated Bolshevicks. Both of them recruited the same type of people to be their fanatics.
 
I checked out that site and loved "The Gun Thing." He sounds like my kind of guy. I think he just sold another book.

Hmmm.......an indian buying a black man's book about something rednecks are known for. My, but we're diversified.:D
 
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