Up at The Hill today, I have a column making the following argument: one of the consequences of gun control will be diminishing funds for conservation efforts tied to excise taxes collected from items like firearms.
Below is an excerpt:
In wake of the tragic Parkland and Santa Fe shootings, renewed calls for gun control have been louder than ever. It is clear no one wants to see more criminal gun behavior, but certain proposed solutions won’t prevent future crimes. Despite a unified effort by celebrities and politicians to usher in gun control legislation, the American public has responded by joining or donating to gun rights organizations in large numbers. Sportsmen comprising firearms enthusiasts and hunters believe a concerted attack on firearms is a concerted attack on their sporting lifestyle. Gun control has proven ramifications — both philosophically and practically. It doesn’t deter criminal behavior; instead, it punishes
My column was also picked up by Yahoo! News. WOW!
And posted on NRA-ILA’s blog.