"The Reason Your Voice Matters…"

By Tim Schmidt
USCCA Founder

It takes NO courage to surrender.

Right now, there are “well-meaning” politicians with foolish ideals that are fighting around the clock to strip you of your natural born rights.  They are motivated, committed, and they are tenacious.  Their goal is singular and detrimental: De-arming law-abiding citizens.

Of course, you and I know what the endgame of de-arming our nation is: Good people at the mercy of criminals who don’t obey gun control laws. 

Undoubtedly, there are some who would ask me, “Tim, isn’t that a bit of an extreme point of view?  Don’t you think it’s okay to compromise a little bit with the opposition so that we can find common ground and put this political drama behind us?”  My reply to you would be a resounding, “NO!”

In fact, my response would be radically opposed to that sentiment.  Now, more than ever, it is time to NOT compromise.  It is time to NOT negotiate.  It is time to fight for our convictions.

Our founding fathers had many opportunities to compromise with the English and take what many would have called “the easy road to peace.”  England wanted nothing more than to avoid a war with zealous and passionate patriots.  They knew that a war with freedom fighters would cost them dearly.  And thankfully, our founders new this and stayed the course that lead to the birth of the greatest and freest nation in history.

My friends, we are in the middle of a battle for our liberties, much like our founders were at the founding of our nation.  Our political opposition may not be threatening us with violence, but their crusade will usher in more needless violence upon innocent and defenseless citizens than any other form of legislation in our history.

So what do we do in this battle for liberty?

We take the fight to the enemy.  We stop simply responding to anti-gun attacks, and we become active in the fight for freedom.

Unfortunately, too many people who believe in gun rights have not taken the extra step in becoming gun rights activists in their spheres of life.  There comes a time in every gun rights supporter’s life when they must answer this question: “Am I convicted enough about my gun rights beliefs to turn those beliefs into action?”

It is time for all of us to rise to the occasion and answer the call of duty we have as patriots.  I want to urge you to contact your local, state and federal representatives and voice your support of our natural born rights.  Talk to you neighbors, friends and family about the importance of personal responsibility.  It’s time to get on the proverbial soapbox and “preach” your beliefs to anyone and everyone who will listen! 

The reality is that the victory in this public debate will belong to those who are stronger, more driven, and willing to lay it all on the line.  Are you willing to stand for what you believe?   People’s lives may very well depend on your answer to that question.

Take care and stay safe,

Tim Schmidt
Publisher - Concealed Carry Report
USCCA Founder