Random Shots for Tuesday, 22 November 2022

Random Shots for Tuesday, 22 November 2022

Today in history

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Posted to Facebook —
Congressman Thomas Massie
Saturday, 19 November 2022 at 9:34 AM MST

Second Amendment Caucus co-chair Congresswoman Lauren Boebert and I hosted the Second Amendment Caucus quarterly meeting and reception Thursday in Washington, D.C. We were joined by very special guest Kyle Rittenhouse.

Kyle, who prefaced his speech by telling us that it was the first he had ever given, spoke candidly with the audience about what exactly the Second Amendment means to him. In Kyle’s words, “Our right as Americans to bear arms means so much to me personally, but it can be summed up in just two words: my life. The Second Amendment saved my life.”

In August of 2020, at only 17 years old, Kyle headed into the midst of violent protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin to help those who might be injured and to protect local businesses that faced risk of damage from looting and arson. He brought with him a medical care and trauma case and his long barrel rifle as means of protection. Kyle was attacked by three men, causing him to exercise his God-given right to self-defense. Kyle was arrested for protecting himself against his assailants and was labeled a “murderer” and “domestic terrorist’ by mainstream media.

Kyle spoke of his time in jail where he had no idea just how many people in the country were rallying in his support. These patrons donated the money needed to bail Kyle out of jail and retain legal representation. After a very public and contentious trial, a jury agreed that he had acted in self-defense, and in turn, found him not guilty. Though acquitted, Kyle is unfortunately still facing civil suits and potential legal distress.

The past two years have been grueling for Kyle and his family, but he has taken his experience and turned it into strong advocacy for Second Amendment rights. “I am going to vigorously advocate and support the Second Amendment. I will fight for it and spread awareness about the importance of voting for strong leaders who believe in the Constitution, support our Second Amendment and the principles our great nation was founded upon.”

We were all captivated by Kyle’s speech and his humor, even in the face of adversity. It’s the first-hand accounts from people like Kyle that serve as a re-charge for our internal batteries and remind us why it is so important to continue fighting in Congress to protect our constitutional rights. Kyle said he wonders if he will be able to ever live a normal life again, which I doubt, because I believe he is destined for a life much greater than ordinary.

Thank you, Kyle, for sharing your story with us, and thank you to my fellow Second Amendment Caucus members, my many House colleagues, Second Amendment hero Dick Heller, and the representatives from Gun Owners of America, National Association for Gun Rights, NRA – National Rifle Association of America, and American Firearms Association for attending the meeting.
Posted to Twitter —
It originally stood for “ArmaLite Rifle,” as ArmaLite was the first company that was producing them.

Now it should stand for “America’s Rifle,” as there are quite a few companies making them, you can build your own from parts, and 24 million Americans already own them.