Another shooting on a campus, this time at a Texas college
near Houston, has poured another bucket of gasoline on the debate on gun
control.
It is not surprising that
America is divided on the prospect of more gun-limiting legislation. I have learned a lot in researching the
subject for this segment and I still have a lot to learn but it is obvious that
Texans, in general, have little problem with the current firearm laws.
There is a general fear that the laws will
get tougher as you only need to check out the crowds at gun shows or try to
find certain types of ammunition. People
are stocking up on ammo like it is bread and water before a snow storm.
But
across the country the mood in many areas is decidedly different than in
Texas. Add to the mix, an apparent lack
of compassion from the National Rifle Association and you have the setting for
a change in laws.
The best thing gun
owners can do, along with the NRA, is recognize that federal laws and
regulations are going to change and then get out ahead and help steer any new
legislation so as to preserve those liberties that are so important to gun
owners.
Otherwise, there will be someone
in Washington or New York pushing through legislation that will change gun laws
for everyone. So if that rubs you wrong,
get involved in a solution and that will make for a Better East Texas.
