Absolutely, actually everday at my home is Gun Appreciation Day..

The very idea of Gun Appreciation Day is insensitive. I will instead use today to remember little Charlotte, Daniel, Olivia, Josephine, Ana, Dylan, Madeleine, Catherine, Chase, Jesse, James, Grace, Emilie, Jack, Noah, Caroline, Jessica, Avielle, Benjamin and Allison.

While you are at it David, remember the 3300 innocents that were aborted today also....even though they don't have a name

Unborn children, sad and should be outlawed. Living children, not as sad don't take my guns. Got it. Thanks Republican Tim.

Thank you Tim. sometimes I think people would rather worship a partyline rather than the God who knew each of those babies before they were born. On another note...when Michael Moore was being interviewed, he noted the numbers of people killed with guns. The interviewer asked him if he knew the numbers of those who had been saved by the ownership of a gun in their home (think Loganville), he couldn't. In fact, he danced around it and kept chanting, "Guns kill people". Funny how easy it is to pick and choose facts when it supports an agenda. That said, I don't think having a gun appreciation day is all that good an idea. it keep people from taking us seriously and distracts from the real issues.

If Obama tries to trample the 2nd amendment theres going to be a million man army marching on Washington, I'm tired of the Governments bull****.

I do not find "celebrating" to be necessary. I will simply continue to do what is necessary to protect myself, my family and my property from those who would take them from me by force, including a tyrannical government!

I will be nestled in my recliner, covered in guns. Celebrating the freedom to own them while I still can.

No celebration deserved. I'll be shaking my head and praying.

PATCH, who comes up with your ideas and writes your staff blogs - I mean, the individual, or is it a group effort? Can you please give us an article that comes from the opposite viewpoint of the gun advocacy? You don't have to write it like you agree, just from a neutral stance. What about that NRA ad put out right after the President's speech on this subject, the one attacking him for the Secret Service protection of his children? Ask your readership how they feel about that. I think that you would have just as long a comment thread, so what's to lose?

Political commentary has become so shrill and empty of late, especially on this subject. Do we need the flames fanned so vigorously and often?

Perhaps the writer does agree. This is America Good Grief. Nothing wrong with that. This is an area where individual rights are held dear. If you do not think we should support the 2nd amendment, just say so. Your opinion is your opinion. No need to express every side of anything. That's why they have a person write articles instead of a computer.

What particularly is so offensive. From the tone of the article and the responses I take it that this group wants guns to be given to felons, the mentally ill, and people who have orders of protection against them.

A background check to verify you aren't a lunatic, criminal, or threatening to kill someone sounds very reasonable to me.

High capacity clips and assault rifles aren't needed by sportsmen either. If you're such a bad shot you need 30 rounds to kill a deer, you've no business handling a weapon until you've had some training.

There is a sane middle road that keeps both our children and our constitutional rights safe. Background checks and restrictions on who can wipe out a large crowd without reloading seems pretty reasonable to me given the events of the past ten years.

First. The 2nd amendment had zero to do with hunting. So your reference to hunting is what we are hearing as spin from some media. A background check for a carry permit is already law. I agree with this law. Owning a gun to protect my home is my business, and only my business. If laws and bans actually helped in any way we should also create laws against meth, crack, etc. No wait, we did that. Of course the only ones that are involved with these drugs are "law breakers". No laws, rules, or bans will help solve this problem with spree shooting. I carry. If you see me I am armed. I am trained and have been tested. If something like a spree shooting happened around me and your child was at risk. I'm guessing you would be glad my aftermarket large clip and gun were near. You see, that is the only real defense from spree shooters are defenders. Not bans, laws, and more rules. Your argument is just a repeat of the media clips being sold to America right now. Nothing more. If you're offended, it is because your media told you to be offended. Our rights are not only precious, but they are fragile.

Brian, the 2nd Amendment is not about deer hunters or sportsmen. It is about the citizenry being able to protect itself from the Federal government and Criminals. Gangs and criminals weapon of choice for home invasions and other crimes is an AK 47 with a 30 round magazine. I demand a 30 round magazine to counter that. And if the Federal govenment decided it wants to turn any more Tyrannical, then millions of law abiding gun owners will deal with that also. It's all about Control, the Feds trying to control every aspect of your life. No group has stated that it want's guns to be given to felons. They get them laws or not. They do not care. I read law enforcement reports from the sheriff departments and DNR where they have arrested a convicted felon with a gun. No law is going to stop that. Your statement reflects gross ignorance of history concerning the genocide and atrocities committed by Hitler, Stalin, Mao, Fidel, Assyad and other dictators all over the world who, once disarming the people, have complete control over them and their lives. Your comprehension of the article is incorrect. We celebrate the great intelligence, foresight and wisdom that our Forefathers had concerning this issue. And do you know why? Because we left England to escape religious persecution from a dictator King George. The rights in the Constitution are based on Universal desires of the Human Soul..Freedom, LIberty and Self Reliance. These are God given rights.

I would like to challenge "any" person that wants more laws on gun control to find one place in America where they have helped and not hurt. Chicago is a perfect example. The strongest gun control laws in the land. Yet they have more crimes committed with guns than any other city in America, per capita. Take the guns out of the law abiding citizen and the only people with guns are the gangs and criminals. They aren't turning in their guns. And they have no problem buying more. This is the case everywhere they have strict gun laws. I use to do business with a guy in Canada. He lived in a big city, run by progressive free thinking politicians. They banned all guns. It was illegal to own one, even as a homeowner. The gun violence was so bad he finally moved to a place where he could carry. This is simple. Laws are only obeyed by law abiding people. Stricter laws do not, nor ever will work. It still amazes me that educated Americans that function in society and have all the evidence at their fingertips still believe that banning guns would solve anything. Same people that think the TSA molesting them at airports is keeping them safe I guess.

I didn't even know they had a day like that. I won't be celebrating with you gun people, but have fun nonetheless.

That's the spirit Amy.

Today I went to Bass Pro, a gun show, and a gun shop. Spent money at all 3.(spending all that stimulus money i got a few years ago, if they only knew) I really felt good knowing that I live in a country where this was possible. May go on the "2nd admendment motorcycle ride" tommorow in which all motorcycle riders will be "openly armed" while riding to show thier support for gun rights....

The point that many people are missing is that high capacity magazines and semi-automatic weapons are most needed to defend against the very institution that is attempting to ban them-- the federal government. I know that sounds all paranoid and conspiracy theoryish, but you have to wonder why anyone at the federal level wants these types of laws. That seems to be more the province of the individual states which currently issue firearms licenses. And in regards to those licenses, the states with the most restrictive laws tend to have the highest rates of gun-related crime. But let's not let the facts get in the way...

Does Snellville have a drop box for all the gang members and criminals to turn in their guns? All areas should have one.

I have often wondered which side is demonstrating more fear. Folks like me, who choose to trust in God, rather than a firearm, to protect them or the person who runs to a gunshop when little Charlotte, Daniel, Olivia, Josephine, Ana, Dylan, Madeleine, Catherine, Chase, Jesse, James, Grace, Emilie, Jack, Noah, Caroline, Jessica, Avielle, Benjamin and Allison were massacred in Newtown. Just adding to the "discussion".

David. You are using children in an attempt to make a point again. It isn't working at all.

Kenneth, my brother, imprimis you ignored my question. Secondly, are you saying you don't care about little Charlotte, Daniel, Olivia, Josephine, Ana, Dylan, Madeleine, Catherine, Chase, Jesse, James, Grace, Emilie, Jack, Noah, Caroline, Jessica, Avielle, Benjamin and Allison?

David, you are under the delusion that anything currently being proposed would have made a wit of a difference for those children!

I am firm believer of the 2nd Amendment.What is the purpose of a clip holding thirty rounds?

What i celebrate everyday is that the word "CONFISCATE" hasn't come up YET. When it does, that will mark the beginning of another American Rebellion against the government of the United States of America. The time for 'marching' will be over and armed conflict will begin. By that time, the Constitution will have been at least partially repealed and the Bill of Rights will have been trashed. I fought for this country but I would rebel against it if what I fought for is gone. I love America but I hate the government of it more and more each day. "government of the people, by the people, for the people" has become a joke ever since it was spoken.

I dont have to my research was those kids that was killed.Sudmitted

I appreciate guns from an engineering perspective. They're a work of technical art. I don't, however, appreciate the unstable people who seem drawn to them.

Of course, stable and responsible owners of guns should show their appreciation for these mechanical marvels. I don't see a problem with it.

The only way we should celebrate is when someone tries to break into our homes(like Loganville) and they are taken out. we should be thankful that we are permitted to have firearms each day to protect us from the criminal element. Had on person in that school had a weapon (legally) maybe the death toll would have been lower. Look at Isreal schools for example.

"A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."

The Supreme Court defined "well regulated" to mean disciplined and trained; therefore it is constitutionally permissible to require individuals be checked to ensure they are able to meet this requirement. This lets out felons, the mentally ill, and persons with orders of protection against them.

As written, members of a trained and disciplined militia members prepared to defend the United States have this right and if you are not such a member then you don’t. British removed arms from loyalist militias so the amendment was written to secure the common defense of the state, not for individual defense (that's why we have police).

IMHO: Large ammunition clips, assault rifles, etc. for use outside of a trained and disciplined militia can be regulated without violating the 2nd amendment (i.e. Heller was incorrect legislation from the bench). Under the current wording of the Heller decision, any weapon (i.e. missile launcher, Nuclear weapon…) is fair game since the amendment says nothing about the type arms involved. That way lays madness. "The Constitution is not a suicide pact." Justice Robert H. Jackson

See also http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution, http://www.law.cornell.edu/anncon/html/amdt2_user.html#amdt2_hd2, http://constitution.findlaw.com/amendment2/amendment.html

Brian, the bottom line is you are not going to change any gun owner's mind or the Supreme Court for that matter. The Supreme Court has already ruled and settled the matter and it IS for individual defense. These are justices a whole lot more intelligent than you and I and for you to say they are incorrect is laughable.....the only madness that has been layed in the last 237 years is what the criminals and dictators down through history have created....and what you are saying here....... Your ignorance is astounding! @David Emanuel, I'm with you brother.

As to Dave Emanuel's point on the issue of crime and homicide reduction; David raises a good point. The 2011 FBI report (and other similar reports) can be found at http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/ucr/crime-in-the-u.s/2011/crime-in-the-u.s.-2011/tables/table-20 and clearly shows that the number of homicides by firearms (not just rifles) heavily out weighs homicides from knives, other weapons, or hands/feet combined in every state. This trend is common in years past as well. Clearly firearms seem to be the weapon of choice (for some reason) in deadly criminal behavior.

Which is the more dangerous weapon, one which can be used with lethal force from a distance and which affords the intended victim no opportunity to out run the projectile/attack (such as a firearm), or something (like a knife) which must be used at close range and from which the intended victim may run away from the weapon/attacker. I can tell you I've heard of very few drive by knifings lately.

Brian- Why is it that none of the attackers in the recent mass killings have been identified as members of the NRA?
Why is it that they have been mostly Democrats? Just wondering.
Ft Hood~~~ Registered Democrat ~ Muslim
Columbine ~~~ Too young to vote; both families were registered Democrats and progressive liberals.
Virginia Tech ~~~ Wrote hate mail to President Bush and to his staff ~
Registered Democrat
Colorado Theater ~~~ Registered Democrat; staff worker on the Obama
campaign; Occupy Wall Street participant; progressive liberal.
Connecticut School Shooter- ~~~ Registered Democrat; hated Christians.
I'm no Republican, but it sure makes me wonder if the far left is just incapable of understanding gun safety and maybe they are indeed quite wacky.

I'm not a gun owner or supporter and I didn't celebrate on the 19th, but I don't have a problem with those that did.

As long as it is a freedom, you are free to celebrate. Knock yourselves out. Play safe.