Most gun owners support restrictions. Why aren’t their voices heard?

[Kang Colby]

40. Incorrect.

I didn't take the time to look for and review the methodology and actual questions associated with the poll in question. Nevertheless, while I acknowledge my experience is anecdotal; I've also been involved with gun rights advocacy for quite some time. I find it strange that according to the article 49% of gun owners support AWBs, meanwhile even the national gun control special interest groups have put the AWB strategy on the back burner.

I've met a lot of gun owners from all walks of life, hunters, collectors, dealers, competitive shooters, and gunsmiths, and I don't recall *any of them expressing even tacit support for "assault weapon bans."

I am however aware of *gun control advocates who own, have owned, or have given firearms as gifts. The subtle but important difference here is that in my experience only individuals who readily identify themselves as gun control supporters support AWBs. Someone who supports AWBs, generally would support broader bans and restrictions as well.

Thanks