And there are firearms enthusiasts who have no interest in AR's, and are only interested in hunting arms. Yet they understand the 2A, and it's intent, and have spent much time energy and money supporting the 2A. Insulting them because they don't share your narrow viewpoint, and ignoring all they've done to defend your rights, certainly doesn't reflect poorly on them.
But, hey, we're all in this together.
I would argue that that is not what is being implied.
Other than just clowning around, Fudd generally refers to those who think the 2A is for hunting and that you only need a bolt gun. It's core beliefs, not just firearm preferences.
We aren't "in it together" when people actively vote and voice opposition to the 2A. It's the whole "I'm a gun owner and I believe in gun control" crowd.
My Fudd-Buddy thinks ARs should be banned and confiscated. He owns a .270 and believes in registration. He's a good hunter and a good shot, but any handgun that isn't a revolver should be illegal because "who needs one anyways".
It's exactly the type of guy the article talks about, hence the whole "Fudd" debate.
The guy worked for a 1911/bolt gun maker as a sales exec and now is speaking out in favor of gun control and using his status as an appeal to authority.
But don't call him a Fudd because we need to compromise and be nice?
Yeah.... Noooo
The nation's political landscape has flipped in recent years due to snark, playing with names, messing with definitions, and using words to say popular opinion.
But again, we can play it as the "nice guy" and continue to compromise expecting everyone to leave us alone and keep losing more and more.
Again, I'm not saying to bully and there's a time and place for tongue-in-cheek nonsense.
But again, this is the internet.