{"id":2043642,"date":"2023-09-25T06:25:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T10:25:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/2nd-amendment-advocates-gather-in-phoenix-to-get-up-to-speed-recharge\/"},"modified":"2023-09-25T06:27:30","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T10:27:30","slug":"2nd-amendment-advocates-gather-in-phoenix-to-get-up-to-speed-recharge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/2nd-amendment-advocates-gather-in-phoenix-to-get-up-to-speed-recharge\/","title":{"rendered":"2nd Amendment supporters meet in Phoenix to catch up and recharge."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2F2nd-amendment-advocates-gather-in-phoenix-to-get-up-to-speed-recharge%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2043642&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>The Importance of the \u2062Gun \u200cRights Policy Conference<\/h2>\n<p>The 38th Annual Gun Rights\u2064 Policy Conference, organized by the Second Amendment Foundation, kicked off \u2064in Phoenix on Sept. 23, leaving\u200c attendees\u2063 feeling inspired and ready to \u200bfight for their beliefs.<\/p>\n<p>According to Massad Ayoob, the foundation&#8217;s president and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/second-amendment-advocates-gather-in-phoenix-to-get-up-to-speed-and-recharge\/\" title=\"Gun rights supporters meet in Phoenix to stay informed and energized.\">renowned defensive gun expert<\/a>, the conference serves as a much-needed recharge for supporters \u2062of the\u2062 Second Amendment. It reinforces their shared values and \u200cprovides a positive boost.<\/p>\n<p>This year&#8217;s event featured \u2064an impressive lineup of 70 speakers covering \u2064a wide range of topics, \u2064including state weapons bans, engaging with \u2062political opponents, and the current \u2064political climate.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/epochtv\/house-rules-committee-discusses-condemning-new-mexico-governor-over-second-amendment-5493469?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>House Rules Committee Discusses \u2063Condemning New Mexico Governor Over Second Amendment<\/h3>\n<p>            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/18\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/epochtv\/house-rules-committee-discusses-condemning-new-mexico-governor-over-second-amendment-5493469?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/new-mexico-governor-responds-after-federal-court-puts-her-30-day-gun-carry-ban-on-hold-5491660?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>New Mexico Governor Responds After Federal Court Puts Her \u206330-Day\u2063 Gun Carry Ban on Hold<\/h3>\n<p>            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/14\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/new-mexico-governor-responds-after-federal-court-puts-her-30-day-gun-carry-ban-on-hold-5491660?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Alan Gottlieb, the foundation&#8217;s founder, humorously commented on President Joe\u2063 Biden&#8217;s \u2064creation of an Office of Gun Violence Prevention. While it may \u200dseem like bad news, Gottlieb found\u2064 a silver lining in the appointment \u2064of Vice\u200c President Kamala Harris to lead the\u2063 initiative.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>Members of\u200b the Arizona Junior High Power competition shooting team speak to attendees\u2064 of the 38th Gun Rights Policy Conference \u200din Phoenix on Sept. 23, 2023. (Michael Clements\/The Epoch Times)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Gottlieb emphasized\u2062 that \u2062the Biden administration&#8217;s stance \u200con gun control is precisely why the Second Amendment Foundation exists. The foundation has been actively\u200b working with Congress to counter President Biden&#8217;s agenda.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode post-related-videos\">\n<div class=\"lazyload-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"lazyload-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>According to\u2064 Gottlieb, once an agency or task \u200bforce like \u200bthe Office of Gun Violence Prevention is established,\u2062 it becomes challenging to dismantle. However, he highlighted the efforts of Republican members of Congress who are working to defund it.<\/p>\n<p>Doug Taylor from Savage, Minnesota,\u200d expressed his satisfaction with the conference, having attended it for the fourth time. He praised the event&#8217;s \u200dorganization, presentations, and the camaraderie among like-minded individuals. Taylor echoed Ayoob&#8217;s\u200c sentiment, stating that the conference reenergizes Second Amendment advocates and fuels their passion for the rest of\u2063 the year.<\/p>\n<h2>Camaraderie Energizes Attendees<\/h2>\n<p>Jennifer Boehme, responsible for attendee registration, reported that\u2064 700 people had signed up \u2062for the conference. She\u200b estimated that around 600 participants were present at any given time, with some specifically \u200cattending to hear certain speakers. Feedback from attendees has been overwhelmingly\u200d positive, with many appreciating the variety \u2064of speakers and the practical insights shared.<\/p>\n<p>Pamela Tyrrell, who traveled from Elephant\u200c Butte, \u200dNew Mexico, to \u200battend her 10th conference, emphasized the importance of self-protection, particularly for\u2063 women. She \u2064firmly believes that everyone should take responsibility for\u200c their safety, including becoming proficient with firearms.<\/p>\n<h2>Growing \u200bCrime<\/h2>\n<p>Tyrrell \u2064criticized her state&#8217;s governor, Michelle Lujan Grisham, for attempting to implement a 30-day ban on public firearm carry \u2062in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County. She expressed\u2062 her disappointment with the governor&#8217;s actions and highlighted the ongoing issue of crime in New Mexico.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>New Mexico Gov. \u200bMichelle Lujan Grisham listens to President Joe Biden&#8217;s speech about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aoc-rages-at-biden-its-time-to-take-off-the-gloves-and-govern\/\" title=\"AOC Rages At Biden: \u2018It\u2019s Time To Take Off The Gloves And Govern\u2019\">student debt relief<\/a> at Central New Mexico Community College\u200b Student Resource\u2063 Center \u2064in Albuquerque, N.M., on Nov. 3, 2022. (Saul Loeb\/AFP via Getty \u200bImages)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Second Amendment Foundation, along with other gun rights groups, filed a lawsuit against Governor Grisham and state officials, resulting in a \u2064temporary restraining order. The\u2063 ban is currently on\u2062 hold until\u2063 a hearing in October.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>David\u200b Laird\u200d from Arizona expressed \u200bhis support for the foundation, highlighting the importance of standing firm on \u2062constitutionally protected rights. He criticized other organizations for compromising and misrepresenting gun owners, while praising the Second Amendment Foundation\u200b for its legal work.<\/p>\n<h2>Self-Defense Is &#8216;a \u2063Human \u2062Right&#8217;<\/h2>\n<p>Laird emphasized that\u200d the debate surrounding the Second Amendment \u200dextends beyond firearms and is ultimately about the fundamental right to armed self-defense, which\u200b transcends all other \u2063considerations.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As the first day of the conference drew to a close, Adam Kraut, the organization&#8217;s executive director, expressed his satisfaction with the event. He noted that the conference successfully framed the issue as more than just guns, emphasizing\u2064 the fundamental human\u200b right to self-defense.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does the lineup of speakers at the conference\u2064 ensure that attendees are \u2062exposed to diverse perspectives and insights regarding the current \u2064political climate and challenges faced by Second Amendment advocates<\/h2>\n<p><span>  She highlighted the empowering and informative sessions dedicated to self-defense and personal safety for women. Tyrrell credited the conference with providing her\u200d with\u200d the knowledge and confidence to protect herself and her loved ones effectively.<\/p>\n<p>One of the key aspects of the\u200b Gun Rights Policy Conference is the sense of \u2063camaraderie among attendees. The conference brings together individuals who \u200bshare a common passion for defending their Second Amendment rights. It creates a space where like-minded individuals can connect, network,\u200d and learn from each other&#8217;s \u200dexperiences.<\/p>\n<p>The event also serves as a platform for individuals to become educated and informed about the current political climate and the challenges faced by Second Amendment\u200b advocates. The\u200b lineup of speakers at this year&#8217;s conference covered a wide range of \u2063topics, ensuring that attendees \u2063were exposed to diverse perspectives and insights.<\/p>\n<p>The conference\u200c not only reaffirms the shared values and beliefs of attendees but also reinvigorates their commitment to fighting\u2062 for their rights. It provides a platform\u2064 for individuals to\u200c learn effective strategies for engaging with political opponents, advocating for their rights, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/2nd-amendment-advocates-gather-in-phoenix-to-get-up-to-speed-recharge\/\" title=\"2nd Amendment supporters meet in Phoenix to catch up and recharge.\">countering restrictive gun control measures<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the conference plays a crucial role in mobilizing Second Amendment supporters. It energizes attendees, equipping them with the knowledge\u2062 and tools necessary to effectively communicate \u2062their beliefs and stand up for their rights in their respective communities. \u2062By fostering \u200da sense of unity and empowering \u200dindividuals, the conference strengthens the grassroots movement for gun rights.<\/p>\n<p>The Gun Rights Policy Conference is not just a gathering of like-minded individuals; it is a\u2062 vital event in the \u2062fight for Second Amendment rights. As the Biden administration continues to push for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/obama-calls-for-commonsense-gun-safety-laws-after-atlanta-shootings\/\" title=\"Obama Calls For \u2018Commonsense Gun Safety Laws\u2019 After Atlanta Shootings\">stricter gun control measures<\/a>, the<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 38th Annual Gun Rights Policy Conference in Phoenix concluded its first day, leaving attendees feeling reenergized. Foundation President Massad Ayoob emphasized the event&#8217;s significance, stating, &#8220;It&#8217;s like recharging our batteries.&#8221; The conference serves as a reminder of the ongoing fight for gun rights, according to The Epoch Times.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1615,"featured_media":2043643,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2043642","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2043642","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1615"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2043642"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2043642\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2043643"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2043642"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2043642"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2043642"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}