Day two at the gun ban conference

[Paladin]

http://www.townhall.com/opinion/columns ... 02908.html

"Day two at the gun ban conference
Jun 28, 2006
by Cam Edwards

A remarkable thing happened at the United Nations yesterday. We, the United States, told the world “no�. The messenger was Robert Joseph, the Undersecretary of State for Arms Control and International Security. Speaking before the dozens of nations that have gathered for the review conference on Small Arms and Light Weapons, Joseph told the world in no uncertain terms where the United States stood.

“The U.S. Constitution guarantees the rights of our citizens to keep and bear arms, and there will be no infringement of those rights,� he proclaimed to the dignitaries and functionaries. “The United States will not agree to any provisions restricting civilian possession, use or legal trade of firearms inconsistent with our laws and practices.�

Now, if this sounds familiar, it should be. It was five years ago that UN Ambassador John Bolton said something similar during the first conference on small arms. Then, as now, many countries wanted the conference to discuss and implement controls on the civilian possession of firearms. In fact, the draft version of the Program of Action specifically referenced civilian possession, stating the following:

The illicit trade in small arms and light weapons can be exacerbated by the unregulated possession of small arms and light weapons by civilians not part of responsible military and police forces. The measures below can contribute to addressing this aspect of the illicit trade in these weapons.


(a) States will establish appropriate national legislation, administrative regulations and licensing requirements that define conditions under which small arms and light weapons can be acquired, used and traded by private persons.

(b) States will seriously consider the prohibition of unrestricted trade and private ownership of small arms and light weapons specifically designed for military purposes (e.g., assault rifles, machine guns, grenades and high explosives produced for military purposes).

When John Bolton spoke at the opening of the summit in 2001, he said, “We request that Section II, paragraph 20, which refers to restrictions on the civilian possession of arms, to be eliminated from the Program of Action, and that other provisions which purport to require national regulation of the lawful possession of firearms… be modified to confine their reach to illicit international activities.� The delegates blinked, and the language was removed.

Will the same happen in 2006? The civilian possession of firearms promises to be a contentious issue once again. On Monday and Tuesday of this week, countries like Mexico and Indonesia spoke glowingly of the need to ensnare civilian gun owners in the UN’s web of gun regulation. It will once again take steadfast resolve from the US delegation to stop the gun banners from expanding the Program of Action to try and regulate legal firearms.

NRAnews.com is committed to bringing you the most complete coverage of the UN Summit on Small Arms and Light Weapons. Executive Editor Ginny Simone is reporting live from the summit every afternoon on NRAnews.com and on Sirius Satellite Radio (Patriot 144). Additionally, we’ll be broadcasting “Cam and Company� live from New York City for the final three days of the conference. I hope you’ll be able to tune in to our coverage. It’s a story that’s woefully underreported, but one every American needs to hear.

Cam Edwards is the host of “Cam and Company� on http://www.nranews.com and Sirius Satellite Radio. A veteran talk show host and political analyst, he blogs at http://www.camedwards.com in addition to his daily talk show. Cam lives in Northern Virginia with his wife and five children. "

[cjlandry]

Thanks for posting that.

Yesterday I watched the '04 debate between Rebecca Peters and Wayne LaPierre, and her agenda should make all Americans take notice of how some world organizations want to remove our freedoms.

[Paladin]

Thanks for posting that.

Yesterday I watched the '04 debate between Rebecca Peters and Wayne LaPierre, and her agenda should make all Americans take notice of how some world organizations want to remove our freedoms.

Thank you for watching the debate. Everybody who owns a gun should see it. I know watching Rebecca Peters talk changed my outlook. I was always pro-RKBA, but seeing that debate was a whole 'nother thing. The NRA isn't exaggerating... There is a worldwide push to relieve us of our firearms. And worldwide, there aren't too many people standing in the way.

[cyphur]

Those reps better stand their ground, or the UN is going to be in for a big suprise when they try to take my right to bear arms.

[KinnyLee]

I know eventually I'll have to build my own underground bunker to store my weapon.
It's good to see them stand their ground though.

[anygunanywhere]

Those folks in the blue helmets need to understand what the term "From my cold dead hands" truly means.



Anygun

[kw5kw]

I know eventually I'll have to build my own underground bunker to store my weapon.
It's good to see them stand their ground though.

Makes me think of the movie http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100814/ Tremors where Michael Gross and Reba McEntire have their underground bunker.

[KBCraig]

I know eventually I'll have to build my own underground bunker to store my weapon.
It's good to see them stand their ground though.

Makes me think of the movie http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100814/ Tremors where Michael Gross and Reba McEntire have their underground bunker.

[Burt Gummer looks at the monster fought off with his "toys"]
Burt Gummer: Guess you broke into the wrong G** d*** rec room, didn't ya!

[Burt cuts off a piece of fuse for a bomb for Earl]
Earl Bassett: What kind of fuse is that?
Burt Gummer: Cannon fuse
Earl Bassett: What the hell do you use it for?
Burt Gummer: My cannon!

Earl Bassett: Run for it? Running's not a plan! Running's what you do, once a plan fails!




One of the classics, followed by some absolute losers. But I do like Tremors 2, and Burt Gummer's little "over-penetration" problem with his .50 BMG rifle.

Kevin

[GrannyGlock]

My concern is they will allow us our guns but dry up the legal sale of ammunition. As is so often stated, they make poor clubs.

[cyphur]

My concern is they will allow us our guns but dry up the legal sale of ammunition. As is so often stated, they make poor clubs.

When that becomes the case, they will have a heck of a black market on their hands, not to mention some VERY irritated companies and laid-off folks.

[RPBrown]

Those folks in the blue helmets need to understand what the term "From my cold dead hands" truly means.



Anygun

+1

[Paladin]

My concern is they will allow us our guns but dry up the legal sale of ammunition. As is so often stated, they make poor clubs.

You know, that could be the real reason they banned bayonet's during the "assault weapon" ban.

Banning bayonet's lugs always seemed so silly to me.

[cjlandry]

More good reasons to keep stocking up on guns and ammo.

When they ban the sale of either, you'll have plenty.

Of course, when they ban ownership, you'll have nothing to turn in.