MoscowMike
Member
While I'm sympathetic with people who don't want people to know they have guns, keep in mind we are in a culture war. Many people and organizations are pushing the idea that nobody should own guns and people who do are nutty.
If someone with no strong opinions doesn't think they know anyone who is interested in shooting sports or owns guns, it's easier for them to buy into the narrative. On the other hand, if they are vaguely aware that Bill and his wife, normal folks who live in the fourth floor apartment, enjoy going out to the range, it's harder for them to assume it's weird.
I'm not suggesting you need to wear an NRA hat and plaster your car with gun related stickers, but being secretive keeps you from being a low-key ambassador.
That can put you in awkward positions at times, but the more we hide the easier it is for the average voter to dismiss our concerns.
If someone with no strong opinions doesn't think they know anyone who is interested in shooting sports or owns guns, it's easier for them to buy into the narrative. On the other hand, if they are vaguely aware that Bill and his wife, normal folks who live in the fourth floor apartment, enjoy going out to the range, it's harder for them to assume it's weird.
I'm not suggesting you need to wear an NRA hat and plaster your car with gun related stickers, but being secretive keeps you from being a low-key ambassador.
That can put you in awkward positions at times, but the more we hide the easier it is for the average voter to dismiss our concerns.