so, what is the NSSF saying?

among other things

We support immediate improvements to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) that will bring all appropriate mental health and other records, such as restraining orders, into the NICS system. Fixing NICS must be among the highest priorities in order to help further prevent illegal purchases of firearms from federally licensed retailers.

In order to help prevent unauthorized access to firearms in the home, we have long supported and are initiating an expanded safety campaign to promote the secure and responsible storage of all firearms and ammunition when not in use. We believe the personal responsibility of gun owners, especially if there are children or at-risk individuals in the home, is central to any meaningful discussion of the issues.

http://www.nssfblog.com/statement-in-response-to-president-obamas-proposals/

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so, what is the NSSF saying? (Original post)	gejohnston	Jan 2013	OP
In my opinion....it's got both positive and negative aspects...	pkdu	Jan 2013	#1
ultimately it does fall on the individual	gejohnston	Jan 2013	#2
Good legislation needs a number of individuals to write, vote on in committee...etc	pkdu	Jan 2013	#3
and it falls on individuals to do the right thing, like not	gejohnston	Jan 2013	#4
On that too , we agree. Nt	pkdu	Jan 2013	#5

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Wed Jan 16, 2013, 10:52 PM

pkdu (1,295 posts)

1. In my opinion....it's got both positive and negative aspects...

Positive: open to considering the 23 points , unlike NRA outright rejection in same news cycle.
Negative: focused on " personal responsibility" to avoid inappropriate "access"

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Wed Jan 16, 2013, 10:58 PM

gejohnston (12,581 posts)

2. ultimately it does fall on the individual

somewhere. I fail to see how that is a bad thing.

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Thu Jan 17, 2013, 05:52 PM

pkdu (1,295 posts)

3. Good legislation needs a number of individuals to write, vote on in committee...etc

In that sense , yes.

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Thu Jan 17, 2013, 05:57 PM

gejohnston (12,581 posts)

4. and it falls on individuals to do the right thing, like not

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not leaving a loaded pistol where an over curious kid can get it. Without these individuals acting in concert, there is no group effort.
Much of the 23 points are things the NSSF, which is the manufactures and retailers lobby, have been advocating for years. So has the NRA, but won't admit it as long as it is a Dem doing it.

so, what is the NSSF saying?

1. In my opinion....it's got both positive and negative aspects...

2. ultimately it does fall on the individual

3. Good legislation needs a number of individuals to write, vote on in committee...etc

4. and it falls on individuals to do the right thing, like not

5. On that too , we agree. Nt