As a born and bred Texan, I have been raised with
traditional, conservative Texan values that include a strong belief in 2nd
Amendment rights. My parents, grandparents, and nearly all other relatives have owned guns. I come from a family of hunting sportsmen and have
spent some time during every fall and winter that I can remember on a ranch
and waiting to see who can kill the biggest game of the season.
In my family’s home, we have dozens
of different types of guns locked safely in a designated vault that it under
passcode protection. While at alone at home in highschool, I was terrified when
an unidentified vehicle pulled into our driveway and up to the back barn.
Instinctively, I went to the vault and retrieved a gun. Having been taught how
to properly use a gun since a young age, I felt confident and secure with
having some means of protection. Ultimately, the unidentified vehicle ended up
being my uncle who came over for an unannounced visit. Had the visitor been not
so friendly or welcome, I would have felt completely helpless without a gun to
protect myself.
From my personal point of view, I
think that restrictive gun legislation is a horrible infringement on our rights
as American citizens to bear arms. Individuals like my family and myself should
not have these rights stripped from us. To me, this fact stands: Guns do not
kill people. People kill people. If a person decides to kill, they will find a
way no matter what kind of regulation is enacted. With proper background checks
completed, law-abiding, responsible citizens should be able to own and carry a
firearm so should they choose.
For information on current bills pertaining to Texas gun legislation, see The Texas Tribune.
Ashton Theiss
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