http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/what-do-guns-mean-to-americans Opposing Views - What Do Guns Mean to Americans? http://www.opposingviews.com/arguments/make-it-harder-for-dangerous-people-to-get-dangerous-weapons Written by Paul Helmke, President, Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence When I was 12, I earned an NRA Marksmanship badge at YMCA Camp.  I enjoyed learning how to fire a gun at a target and worked at becoming better with practice. ... Brady Campaign Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:32:52 -0500 http://www.opposingviews.com/arguments/make-it-harder-for-dangerous-people-to-get-dangerous-weapons http://www.opposingviews.com/arguments/the-freedom-to-protect-yourself-your-family-and-your-community Written by Chris W. Cox, NRA-ILA executive director. America's 80 million gun owners could give 80 million answers to this question. To hunters, guns mean a day with family and friends, enjoying the beauty of the outdoors.  To gun collectors... Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:24:09 -0500 http://www.opposingviews.com/arguments/the-freedom-to-protect-yourself-your-family-and-your-community