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Posted: 8/16/2007 4:35:19 AM EDT

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Posted: 8/16/2007 4:36:42 AM EDT

[#1]

www.nraila.org/News/Read/InTheNews.aspx?ID=9899

STATEMENT OF JOAQUIN JACKSON

Recently, some misunderstandings have arisen about a news interview in which I participated a few years ago. After recently watching a tape of that interview, I understand the sincere concerns of many people, including dear friends of mine. And I am pleased and eager to clear up any confusion about my long held belief in the sanctity of the Second Amendment.

In the interview, when asked about my views of “assault weapons,” I was talking about true assault weapons – fully automatic firearms. I was not speaking, in any way, about semiautomatic rifles. While the media may not understand this critical distinction, I take it very seriously. But, as a result, I understand how some people may mistakenly take my comments to mean that I support a ban on civilian ownership of semiautomatic firearms. Nothing could be further from the truth. And, unfortunately, the interview was cut short before I could fully explain my thoughts and beliefs.

In fact, I am a proud owner of such rifles, as are millions of law-abiding Americans. And many Americans also enjoy owning fully automatic firearms, after being cleared by a background check and meeting the rigorous regulations to own such firearms. And these millions of lawful gun owners have every right – and a Second Amendment right – to own them.

As a hunter, I take great pride in my marksmanship. Every hunter should practice to be skilled to take prey with a single shot, if possible. That represents ethical, humane, skilled hunting. In the interview several years ago, I spoke about this aspect of hunting and my belief that no hunter should take the field and rely upon high capacity magazines to take their prey.

But that comment should never be mistaken as support for the outright banning of any ammunition magazines. In fact, such bans have been pursued over the years by state legislatures and the United States Congress and these magazine bans have always proven to be abject failures.

Let me be very clear. As a retired Texas Ranger, during 36 years of law enforcement service, I was sworn to uphold the United States Constitution. As a longtime hunter and shooter, an NRA Board Member, and as an American – I believe the Second Amendment is a sacred right of all law-abiding Americans and, as I stated in the interview in question, I believe it is the Second Amendment that ensures all of our other rights handed down by our Founding Fathers.

I have actively opposed gun bans and ammunition and magazine bans in the past, and I will continue to actively oppose such anti-gun schemes in the future.

I appreciate my friends who have brought this misunderstanding to light, for it has provided me an opportunity to alleviate any doubts about my strong support for the NRA and our Second Amendment freedom.

Zumbo no more!!! You are healed. Go forth and sin no more.

Posted: 8/16/2007 4:39:51 AM EDT

[#2]

In the interview, when asked about my views of “assault weapons,” I was talking about true assault weapons – fully automatic firearms. I was not speaking, in any way, about semiautomatic rifles. While the media may not understand this critical distinction, I take it very seriously. But, as a result, I understand how some people may mistakenly take my comments to mean that I support a ban on civilian ownership of semiautomatic firearms. Nothing could be further from the truth. And, unfortunately, the interview was cut short before I could fully explain my thoughts and beliefs.

In fact, I am a proud owner of such rifles, as are millions of law-abiding Americans. And many Americans also enjoy owning fully automatic firearms, after being cleared by a background check and meeting the rigorous regulations to own such firearms. And these millions of lawful gun owners have every right – and a Second Amendment right – to own them.

ETA: Ya beat me to it.

Posted: 8/16/2007 4:40:07 AM EDT

[#3]

In the interview, when asked about my views of “assault weapons,” I was talking about true assault weapons – fully automatic firearms.

As a retired Texas Ranger, during 36 years of law enforcement service, I was sworn to uphold the United States Constitution.

Fucking traitor! He doesn't give ONE SHIT about the Second Amendment, nor does he know what it means. You'd think a cop of 36 years would have gotten a clue. What an asshole.

I WANT HIM OFF THE NRA BOARD!!!!!

Posted: 8/16/2007 4:41:01 AM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:

In the interview, when asked about my views of “assault weapons,” I was talking about true assault weapons – fully automatic firearms.

As a retired Texas Ranger, during 36 years of law enforcement service, I was sworn to uphold the United States Constitution.

Fucking traitor! He doesn't give ONE SHIT about the Second Amendment, nor does he know what it means. You'd think a cop of 36 years would have gotten a clue. What an asshole.

I WANT HIM OFF THE NRA BOARD!!!!!

Did you read the statement?

Posted: 8/16/2007 4:45:41 AM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:

In the interview, when asked about my views of “assault weapons,” I was talking about true assault weapons – fully automatic firearms.

As a retired Texas Ranger, during 36 years of law enforcement service, I was sworn to uphold the United States Constitution.

Fucking traitor! He doesn't give ONE SHIT about the Second Amendment, nor does he know what it means. You'd think a cop of 36 years would have gotten a clue. What an asshole.

I WANT HIM OFF THE NRA BOARD!!!!!

Did you read the statement?

Yes I read the statement. He said many people own full auto's, but NOT ONCE did he say he has seen the light regarding to his "views" on full autos. In his statement he says he doesn't thing we should own them, they should be banned.

Looks like you didn't read the statement. This guy just gave us a backhanded slap.

Posted: 8/16/2007 4:50:44 AM EDT

[#6]

Yes I read the statement. He said many people own full auto's, but NOT ONCE did he say he has seen the light regarding to his "views" on full autos. In his statement he says he doesn't thing we should own them, they should be banned.

Looks like you didn't read the statement. This guy just gave us a backhanded slap.

Agreed. What the fuck is someone with a full auto going to do with a 5 round mag?

What I get out of his statement is that folks with full auto licenses should only be able to own 5 round mags for thier weapons. Hes an asshole and needs to be taken off of the board. The board should protect the 2nd with the ferocity they would protect thier own children with. All of us should really.

Posted: 8/16/2007 4:56:35 AM EDT

[#7]

I call

on this statement.

This is a 'I stepped on my dick what can I say to cover it up' statement.

Posted: 8/16/2007 5:01:07 AM EDT

[#8]

It does not clarify his original statement. He does not explain why he even bothered to mention lo-cap mags. Appears to be a smokescreen emanating from his backside.

Posted: 8/16/2007 5:01:27 AM EDT

[#9]

The Second Amendment protects the right of citizens to own the TRUE i.e., fully automatic rifles. Let us not fall into the same fudds mentality: I don't own ARs (or AKs or HKs or what have you), so I only care about bolt / lever guns that I own. Or in this case, I don't own Class 3 weapons, so I only care about my semi auto ARs / AKs / FALs/ etc.

Posted: 8/16/2007 5:01:30 AM EDT

[#10]

Poor attempt at trying to change his words.

Posted: 8/16/2007 5:05:38 AM EDT

[#11]

Yup. He's a total dick.

One minute he's saying FA's should be banned . . . the next, he says he knows guys who have them and it's fine with him . . . What? Cuz' they can afford to pay the ridiculous (and UN-CONSTITUTIONAL), costs/fees?

What a shit-bird.

Sometimes . . . it's just best to keep your fuckin' mouth shut - lest, you stick your foot in it! Dumbass.

ETA: %*$&@()*%&*!!!!!!

Posted: 8/16/2007 5:06:12 AM EDT

[#12]

In quite a few states, it is legal to own NFA weapons. So is he trying to ban all these weapons? That says quite a bit for NRA board member.

In the interview, when asked about my views of “assault weapons,” I was talking about true assault weapons – fully automatic firearms. I was not speaking, in any way, about semiautomatic rifles.

Posted: 8/16/2007 5:06:20 AM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:
The Second Amendment protects the right of citizens to own the TRUE i.e., fully automatic rifles. Let us not fall into the same fudds mentality: I don't own ARs (or AKs or HKs or what have you), so I only care about bolt / lever guns that I own. Or in this case, I don't own Class 3 weapons, so I only care about my semi auto ARs / AKs / FALs/ etc.

Can't you folks read?

And many Americans also enjoy owning fully automatic firearms, after being cleared by a background check and meeting the rigorous regulations to own such firearms. And these millions of lawful gun owners have every right – and a Second Amendment right – to own them.

He said that he supports the Second Amendment right to own full auto weapons.

If you don't believe him, fine. But don't misquote him.

Posted: 8/16/2007 5:06:52 AM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:
Poor attempt at trying to change his words.

That is the way I read it too. Never really addressed what we were concerned about.

Posted: 8/16/2007 5:09:01 AM EDT

[#15]

He said that he supports the Second Amendment right to own full auto weapons.

If you don't believe him, fine. But don't misquote him.

And he said he doesnt believe they need a mag that holds any more than 5 rounds also.

Posted: 8/16/2007 5:09:15 AM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:

Quoted:
The Second Amendment protects the right of citizens to own the TRUE i.e., fully automatic rifles. Let us not fall into the same fudds mentality: I don't own ARs (or AKs or HKs or what have you), so I only care about bolt / lever guns that I own. Or in this case, I don't own Class 3 weapons, so I only care about my semi auto ARs / AKs / FALs/ etc.

Can't you folks read?

And many Americans also enjoy owning fully automatic firearms, after being cleared by a background check and meeting the rigorous regulations to own such firearms. And these millions of lawful gun owners have every right – and a Second Amendment right – to own them.

He said that he supports the Second Amendment right to own full auto weapons.

If you don't believe him, fine. But don't misquote him.

He has also said that 'assault weapons' should only be military or police, that no civilian has a need to own them...

that

no one need more than 5 rounds....

What is more likely to be his true feelings, a statement made during a very relaxed interview, or somehting to save his reputation after he is called on his previous statement?

Posted: 8/16/2007 5:10:06 AM EDT

[#17]

Shall not be infringed.

The 2nd is in place so that the we the people can effectively fight a tyrannical government. If the .gov can have unrestriced full auto, then so should the people.

this guy needs to be removed from the board because he doesn't have a f'n clue.

Posted: 8/16/2007 5:10:28 AM EDT

[#18]

OST

Posted: 8/16/2007 5:10:57 AM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:
Poor attempt at trying to change his words.

I agree. It appears he wanted to make a statement that would placate anyone that owns an AR-15, yet never considered for a minute that many law abiding gun owners would want to, and in fact already own, fully automatic weapons.

I get the sense that he read that to some other NRA Board Members and asked "What do you think...will this suffice?" Somehow I think he'll be quite shocked when the second tidal wave of emails and letters begin to appear.

Posted: 8/16/2007 5:15:33 AM EDT

[#20]

Quoted:

Quoted:
The Second Amendment protects the right of citizens to own the TRUE i.e., fully automatic rifles. Let us not fall into the same fudds mentality: I don't own ARs (or AKs or HKs or what have you), so I only care about bolt / lever guns that I own. Or in this case, I don't own Class 3 weapons, so I only care about my semi auto ARs / AKs / FALs/ etc.

Can't you folks read?

And many Americans also enjoy owning fully automatic firearms, after being cleared by a background check and meeting the rigorous regulations to own such firearms. And these millions of lawful gun owners have every right – and a Second Amendment right – to own them.

He said that he supports the Second Amendment right to own full auto weapons.

If you don't believe him, fine. But don't misquote him.

Still appears we have a NRA board member that WANTS TO BAN FIREARMS. He has a right to that PERSONAL OPINION. I DO NOT believe he should be a NRA board member with that opinion.

Posted: 8/16/2007 5:15:47 AM EDT

[#21]

Please keep the discussion in the ongoing thread: http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=1&f=5&t=607375

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