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NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS
I guess some people still do make resolutions, but many never keep them so they just don't make them anymore.
I would like each of us reading this to make a few and keep them also.
1. If I don't belong to the Illinois State Rifle Association this is the year I will join. It's time to group together with the "band of brothers" fighting for our rights here in Illinois. Most of all, to sign up for the email alerts and be informed and act on them. It's time to get that warm feeling of belonging, instead of wondering what the group is doing for me now.
2. Get more vocal in defending your 2nd Amendment right. If conversations at work or play start up about restricting gun ownership, jump right in. You are on the right side, you have all the common sense on your side, plus you have all the quotes from the Founding Fathers to use. Quit letting the other side beat you up!
If they don't want to own a gun that's their choice. But you have a choice also and they must respect that the same way you respect theirs.
3. Take someone shooting that has never been. Introduce them to the fun. Better yet if you can make it a group effort (wives, children etc.) Tell them if they don't like it, that's ok too, but they can't make a choice without experiencing it. Supply the guns, the ammo and even a picnic lunch to really make it a fun outing!
4. Defend the sport of hunting even if you don't hunt. Explain how it has been a very good tool in keeping a healthy population of animals. After all, if we were hurting the deer population how do we consistently kill 200,000 deer (all combined) every year in this state? It should be getting less and less harvest numbers, not more and more like is happening.
5. Lastly plan to attend the IGOLD day March 11th in Springfield to show your support against anti-gun legislation. Be part of the force to help it grow so big the news stations have to cover the event. Go and actually talk to your Representatives in the state legislature and personally tell them how you feel in a gentle but vigorous way.
These are not hard resolutions to keep. You will actually enjoy doing all of them, so jump right in. Think of the number of people we will influence if all of us do this. I am sure you will be pleased with yourself very much for the acoonmplishment.
From me to you, may you have a great and healthy New Year!
Don Bekeleski
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