[ChamberedRound]

Unfortunately, for every person out there that thinks this was a guy who acted inappropriately and should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, there's one person (or more) who are going to categorize him as a "gun nut" and stereotype all responsible gun owners as such.

No politician is going to do anything about it right now, not with an election on the horizon. However, it's our civic responsibility to make sure we vote as many gun rights supporters and 2A advocates into office as possible. The last legislative session showed us that most people in PA, and their currently elected representatives, still care about preserving these rights. However, if the political landscape changes in Harrisburg, all the good or bad incidents in the world won't matter, because the people in question would go after the guns anyway.

Given what's going on at the national and state level, I don't think people understand how important this election is, or the upcoming 2008 election for that matter. Many gun rights supporters in PA are in jeopardy of losing their seats in the State Assembly, and we need to prevent this. In addition, there are other new candidates who are trying to get elected so they can do their part to uphold our freedoms. Make sure you know your candidate's stances on gun rights, and vote for those that support your views. This means more than just emailing them and asking, as a candidate will say anything to get elected. Call them, talk with them, make them convince you. If they're an incumbent, look at their voting record. Go to the polls and vote; don't assume someone else is going to do it; that attitude brings about the gradual loss of our freedoms.

The assault on our 2A and PA Constitution Article 21 rights will begin if the makeup of the State Assembly changes, that is almost certain.