I own six guns. Here’s how to talk to conservatives about firearms
Summary
The author owns six guns and explains how guns are common in rural America. She works with volunteers from different political views to promote gun safety by giving away gun locks and building trust in rural communities.Key Facts
- The author has six guns, including a vintage Winchester and a Remington youth model.
- She and her husband moved to a 100-year-old farmhouse in rural Virginia.
- Their first gun was acquired to help with bats in the attic.
- A second gun was bought for protection after suspicious activity near their home.
- The author inherited additional guns from her mother.
- The author works with the Rural Urban Bridge Initiative to find common ground between liberals and conservative gun owners.
- Their approach focuses on local community work like cleaning rivers and distributing food to build trust.
- Giving away gun locks is part of their effort to reduce preventable deaths caused by unsecured firearms.
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