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Well this is who's teaching themThis is what we're up against. There was a time we would be teaching our kids to fight back with every last breath, instead they are told the must curl up, cower and wait for the psycho to pass them by or get killed. Our progeny is being indoctrinated to be docile and compliant. The left calls this "coping". Coping is when you have to deal with something you cannot control. A supply of victims to provide a body count and promote an agenda. Eggs for their omelet.
Evil cannot be appeased, it must be defeated.
I hate to say, but he’s right. The “f*** you, 2A Rah!, you’re a communist” attitude only bolsters their resolve. Using a coherent, logical argument framed in the correct manor is much more effective. While it almost certainly won’t work on the shit head your having the argument with, others may, read/see/hear it and form a new opinion or at least think for themselves. Its how I brought four new gun owners to the table in the past 8 months.
OP, the topic of guns has been completely politicized and politics has replaced religion to a large extent in the West. Trying to change the mind of someone who is vehemently anti gun is like trying to argue with a Jew or a Christian to get them to change their religion. Its not going to happen. Even if you do start to make sense to them (theyll never admit that btw) theyll just get pissed and start name calling. But if you can find someone who doesnt have their ego invested into their political beliefs and isnt rabid about the topic of gun ownership one way or the other, you have a chance at showing them the light.
TL;DR- Dont waste your time and energy on the hard core anti's. Seek out and educate the nogunz