Weaken the NRA

People who favor common sense gun control feel it is impossible given the lobbying power of the National Rifle Association whose power is based on a membership that vociferously advocates for firearm rights for hunting, sport or self-defense. Constitutional rights are inviolate, yet NRA members believe any gun restrictions will only be expanded to deny them firearms of any kind for any reason. This attitude opposing reasonable regulation can be changed by the influence of female kin and others who do not hold the macho idea that death is the only way a gun may be taken away from a patriotic American male.

Recognizing the tragic losses from gun violence, an alternative gun lobby should be established. Call it Your American Marksmanship and Hunting Association with the macho acronym, YAMAHA. Women in the lives of sportsmen and others should start referring to the NRA as the NARA (National Assault Rifle Association) and complain about any dues payments, because the lobbying group is adequately funded by the gun industry. With a weakened NRA, headway could be made for common sense gun control.