Reactions from the other side. Re: Dan Cooper of Cooper Firearms

[Zef_66]

From time to time, I check up on the liberal side of things. And I will sign up for emails and read articles they write. Just to see what their take on things are. Well, one such email list I am a part of is American Hunter's and Shooter Association. If you are unfamiliar with it, they are an association that is made to look like it is pro-gun, but has some of the more anti-gun policies and back the Obama gang.

The email I recieved was regarding Dan Cooper of Cooper Firearms. If you haven't heard about this, check out the thread about Cooper Firearms endorsing Obama. It seems Dan Cooper, founder and owner of Cooper Firearms, was fired.

Here is the letter from this "pro-gun" association:

Supporter

Yesterday, The USA Today reported that Dan Cooper, founder and owner of Cooper Firearms, lost his job. The reason: He's voting for Obama:

"Montana gunsmith Dan Cooper has been ousted as chief executive of the rifle company that bears his name after pressure from gun owners who are angry that he is supporting Democrat Barack Obama."

Today, on behalf of the American Hunters and Shooters Association (AHSA), I condemned the actions by the NRA and its cronies forcing Dan Cooper out.

The gun lobby's attempt to destroy a good man and small business owner, a loyal member of the gun fraternity, again reveals the desperate Joe McCarthy-like politics of fear that the NRA leadership and others put first. They are trying to scare America's hunters and shooters into voting against Barack Obama -- but we have one thing to say: vote hope and not fear.

I have been campaigning in battleground states, including Ohio, Minnesota, Florida and Colorado for Barack Obama this fall. I know first-hand that gun owners are voting for Obama. They know their gun rights are secure. And they want a president who won't take their guns AND will focus on the economy and their jobs. It's beyond appalling that hard-core gun activists would destroy the economic livelihood of a guy like Dan Cooper. John McCain should be ashamed that his supporters have harmed a small business owner for political reasons. That should never happen in the America.

Last year we witnessed what happened to prominent outdoor writer and commentator Jim Zumbo when he dared take a position contrary to NRA policy. Now they are trying to do the same to Dan Cooper.

This is wrong, and rank and file gun owners who have no political ax to grind need to stand up, reject such underhanded tactics and have their voices heard. That's why AHSA was formed, to end this partisan bullying and to restore pride to the shooting sports. This action against Cooper reinforces my commitment to making change happen by electing Obama - and by building an organization for hunters and shooters who are tired of extremism.

Sincerely,

Ray Schoenke

President, AHSA

Before, I couldn't find any contact information for this group. But I have since found it. If you want to email them and let them know your feelings about their supposed "pro-second amendment" stance, please do so:

Ray Schoenke - Ray@huntersandshooters.com

General Info - info@huntersandshooters.com

[GunLawyer001]

"...rank and file gun owners who have no political ax to grind need to stand up, reject such underhanded tactics and have their voices heard. That's why AHSA was formed, to end this partisan bullying and to restore pride to the shooting sports."

Um, no, the AHSA was formed specifically to undermine the NRA and to assist the anti-gun-rights factions. Every thing the AHSA has ever done has been to split our side and damage the NRA.

I feel sorry for anyone who believes this sock puppet for one minute.

Goebbels would be proud of this guy. He's the sort of amoral prick who smiles as he tells the naked prisoners to hang their clothes on the numbered pegs before entering the "showers".

I've said it before, I'll say it again: If you have to lie to be persuasive, then you're on the wrong side.

[ziggy222]

i feel bad for anyone who is intimidated into votting one way or the other.mr.cooper,vote for whoever you want.its america.i won't take or lobby to take away your livelyhood over who you vote for.this is a free nation right?hell,vote for your grandma if you like idc.the nra just lost me.no one tells a man who they can and cannot vote for.

[manyplews]

Originally Posted by GunLawyer001

"...rank and file gun owners who have no political ax to grind need to stand up, reject such underhanded tactics and have their voices heard. That's why AHSA was formed, to end this partisan bullying and to restore pride to the shooting sports."

Um, no, the AHSA was formed specifically to undermine the NRA and to assist the anti-gun-rights factions. Every thing the AHSA has ever done has been to split our side and damage the NRA.

I feel sorry for anyone who believes this sock puppet for one minute.

Goebbels would be proud of this guy. He's the sort of amoral prick who smiles as he tells the naked prisoners to hang their clothes on the numbered pegs before entering the "showers".

I've said it before, I'll say it again: If you have to lie to be persuasive, then you're on the wrong side.

yep,what he said !!
Another phony pro-gun group !!

[Pa. Patriot]

Lets keep this all in one thread:
http://www.pafoa.org/forum/national-...ses-obama.html