NPR 1A doing story on AR-15s tomorrow, May 10 -- call in now

[Adolph Oliver Bush]

Title says it all. NPR's show 1A is covering ARs tomorrow. They want to know if you own one, and why. What made you choose that model? Do you use it for home defense? Plinking? In short, they are trying to understand why the AR is the most popular rifle platform in the nation.

It's just going to be a hit piece, you say? No argument there. Feel free to move on to the next post. The point is, if the average NPR listener is the only one who calls in, the pro-2A crowd has zero voice. The fight must be taken to the den of the gun-grabbers. They aren't coming here to be swayed with reason. It appears that they are taking opinions via phone. You can call in at

• Call (855) 236-1212
• Email to 1A -at- wamu.org
• Find us on Facebook

More contact info here: https://wamu.org/show/1a/

The show is tomorrow mid-day, so call in today for the best chance to get your opinion heard. Feel free to remind them that the muskets used in the founding of our nation were equal to what the opposing army had, so the precedent for civilians having "military grade weapons" (even if the AR is not) is well established.

Edit: Updated contact info.

 

[Bountied]

Title says it all. NPR's show 1A is covering ARs tomorrow. They want to know if you own one, and why. What made you choose that model? Do you use it for home defense? Plinking? In short, they are trying to understand why the AR is the most popular rifle platform in the nation.

It's just going to be a hit piece, you say? No argument there. Feel free to move on to the next post. The point is, if the average NPR listener is the only one who calls in, the pro-2A crowd has zero voice. The fight must be taken to the den of the gun-grabbers. They aren't coming here to be swayed with reason. It appears that they are taking opinions via phone. You can call in at

1-844-777-7050

More contact info here: https://wamu.org/show/1a/

The show is tomorrow mid-day, so call in today for the best chance to get your opinion heard. Feel free to remind them that the muskets used in the founding of our nation were equal to what the opposing army had, so the precedent for civilians having "military grade weapons" (even if the AR is not) is well established.

Call cannot be completed as dialed. Wrong number, or overloaded?

 

[Bountied]

Title says it all. NPR's show 1A is covering ARs tomorrow. They want to know if you own one, and why. What made you choose that model? Do you use it for home defense? Plinking? In short, they are trying to understand why the AR is the most popular rifle platform in the nation.

It's just going to be a hit piece, you say? No argument there. Feel free to move on to the next post. The point is, if the average NPR listener is the only one who calls in, the pro-2A crowd has zero voice. The fight must be taken to the den of the gun-grabbers. They aren't coming here to be swayed with reason. It appears that they are taking opinions via phone. You can call in at

1-844-777-7050

More contact info here: https://wamu.org/show/1a/

The show is tomorrow mid-day, so call in today for the best chance to get your opinion heard. Feel free to remind them that the muskets used in the founding of our nation were equal to what the opposing army had, so the precedent for civilians having "military grade weapons" (even if the AR is not) is well established.

You have to text 1A to 844 777 7050 and they will ask you questions that way.

 

[Bountied]

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[Adolph Oliver Bush]

Great allyoop Bountied. Appreciate the follow-up!

 

[ezracer]

NPR? I do believe they are a tad biased. No thank you!!

 

[blipper]

NPR? I do believe they are a tad biased. No thank you!!

Make them work.

 

[6-Pack]

Devil’s advocate: those who listen to NPR don’t care what’s said, as their minds are already made up.

I’m also a “it’s none of anyone’s business why I own something” kind of guy though.

 

[wpage]

NPR= Nazi Prone Radio...

 

[ezracer]

NPR= Nazi Prone Radio...

^^^^^^^^^^^^^Yes, Excellent^^^^^^^^^^^^

Maybe one day that will be DEFUNDED!!!

 

[Adolph Oliver Bush]

Evening bump.

With respect to non-participation, everyone is of course free to not engage. But here's something I heard one time in the halls of of the legislature: If you don't have a seat at the table, you're probably on the menu.

 

[Longhorse]

Devil’s advocate: those who listen to NPR don’t care what’s said, as their minds are already made up.

I’m also a “it’s none of anyone’s business why I own something” kind of guy though.

I listen to NPR occasionally. I doubt that NPR listeners are any more or less made up in their minds than any other average group of Americans. Sure, some will be, but if anything, like any average group of Americans, there are probably a lot of NPR listeners that just don't know anything about the subject and would benefit from hearing a different viewpoint.

If 2A supporters don't use the 1A to participate in the conversation, the conversation is going to be biased against them by default. With some exceptions for tactical withdrawals in support of a broader plan, ceding ground against an opponent without any resistance doesn't usually result in winning (especially if the goal is to stop losing ground). If outlets like NPR ask for input on a 2A discussion, and nobody who is pro-2A provides any input, how can the result be anything but biased?


In regards to your second point, I totally agree!

 

[blipper]

Devil’s advocate: those who listen to NPR don’t care what’s said, as their minds are already made up.

I’m also a “it’s none of anyone’s business why I own something” kind of guy though.

There are a lot of moderates who listen to NPR, to say nothing of gun owners like myself.

 

[davsco]

i emailed them letting them know i use AR's in various 2 & 3 gun matches. Reminded them of the 2a and that at least a handful of states have their own 2a showing how vitally important this right is. Told them putting, and keeping, actually violent criminals in jail will go a long way at reducing our crime rates.

 

[MigraineMan]

Looks like it's scheduled for the 10am slot this morning.

 

[Qbeam]

Is there a streaming service for it?

Q

 

[ChannelCat]

Is there a streaming service for it?

Q

WAMU | American University Radio

WAMU 88.5 is Washington’s NPR station, featuring local news on education, transportation, politics, and more as well as programs like 1A.

wamu.org

 

[ChannelCat]

I just tuned in online while I am doing financial records. I hope that my head does not explode.

 

[MigraineMan]

Sent:
In spite of its popularity, the AR-15 has nothing [causal] to do with the violence we are experiencing in this country. The AR-15 is an effective and reliable tool, but it won't leap off the table and commit an act of violence all by itself. The violence comes from the person wielding the tool.

Blaming the tool is completely irrational. Recently, an individual drove his SUV through a bus stop full of people in Brownsville, TX, killing eight.

SUV driver hits crowd at Texas bus stop near border; 8 dead

Police in Brownsville, Texas, are preparing to arrest the hospitalized driver of an SUV that slammed into a crowd, killing eight people waiting for a bus Sunday outside a migrant shelter in the border city. Police confirmed the latest victim died Sunday night. At least 10 others were injured...

apnews.com

Was that an act of Truck Violence? Where are the calls to take these Vehicles of Mass Destruction off our streets? Why are politicians not calling for "common sense restrictions" on transportation devices? ... because it would be ridiculous to do so. The truck is not fundamentally evil, and the act of violence was perpetrated by the driver. Obviously, right?

A few years ago, there was a murder in Prince George's County, Maryland -

Police: 73-year-old woman kills 82-year-old neighbor with brick in apartment garden - WTOP News

A Prince George’s County woman got into an argument with her neighbor Sunday morning and then beat the older woman to death with a brick, police said.

wtop.com

"A 73-year-old Prince George’s County, Maryland, woman has been charged with murder after police said she got into an argument with her 82-year-old neighbor Sunday morning and then beat the older woman to death with a brick."

"Brick Violence," yes? Shouldn't we be calling for restrictions on unregistered masonry products? I mean, these deadly items are just lying around where children have access to them. Right? (please argue that "that's completely different" ...)

It's not the tool, it's the violent person behind the tool. And disarming the not-the-problem lawful firearm owners won't do jack to reduce the incidence of violence. The term "gun violence" is completely political and disingenuous, and continuing to use it makes you nothing more than propagandists for Everytown and their ilk.

Have a nice day.

MM

 

[ChannelCat]

It sounds like some reporterette gushing over some left wing anti 2A hack with no call in.