There’s a debate brewing throughout our country over the right to bear arms, from teachers, doctors to realtors and everyone in between. I for one do not believe this should be a debate. Our second amendment insures us of this right.

Concealed carry applications and permits have skyrocketed over the past couple of years. As a result the gun-control (people-control) groups are blowing a gasket. They want to impose their beliefs and thoughts on firearm owners. We will never rid ourselves of this since it is their right to speak their beliefs under the first amendment. However, they resort to lies and propaganda to sway undecided Americans.

The threats from terrorists to mentally ill will continue no matter what laws are put in place. Do I believe everyone should be armed? Of course not! I believe anyone that wishes to be armed should be! Individuals that want to be armed will in fact seek out training. They will want to further their abilities. Firearm enthusiasts are hunters, target shooters, competitors and Americans. I and my wife have spent thousands over the years bettering our abilities. Are we forced to spend our hard earned income on training? Absolutely NOT? It is our passion, our hobby, our way of life. We promote. We teach. We train. We shoot. We do not force our thoughts on others, so why do gun haters push their thoughts and beliefs on us!

The right to carry is our right, if you choose not to carry that is your right. It’s not a privilege and you cannot take our rights away. We will fight to preserve our rights granted to us when this nation was formed.