Several readers have poo-pooed my suggestion that Rudy get himself invited on a Cheney-free hunting trip. Main point, from a reader:

“One thing gun owners have learned the hard way is we got to stick together. The antigunners want to separate the hunters, from the pistol guys, from the Military rifle type guys–divide and conquer.”

I understand. Was only trying to suggest ONE thing Rudy might do to get himself some creds on this issue. Sure, there are others.

And non-hunting fans of range shooting should anyway be feeling my pain right now. My town range here in Huntington was closed for good a few weeks ago. Nothing especially ideological–it was just some kind of play between the town and some property developers. It’s deprived me of a favorite Friday afternoon relaxation, though–driving over to the range & popping away with my handguns for a happy hour or so. Nearest public range now is I think Calverton, 40 miles up the coast. Grrrr.