THE NFL IS VERY ANTI 2ND AMENDMENT

[m1aowner]

The New York Times reporting this of course, what a surprise. The article outlines the NFL's policy concerning personal firearms among players, and they believe they shouldn't have any at all.

RIP Steve, you were a great player in your prime. Sorry this article had to be connected to you.

http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/07/06/gun-debate-mcnair-chapter/

[bohoki]

that is because they are against drug users owning guns

they cant stop the drug abuse

[wilit]

I don't know that I'd go so far as to say the NFL is anti-2A. At the end of the day, the NFL is a business, and their main concern is their multi-million dollar investment in the players. When they shoot themselves, or get shot, it brings unwanted attention to the NFL and player behaviors.

Also, saying they're anti-2A is the same as saying they're anti-motorcycle. Almost all professional sports contracts forbid players from riding motorcycles for fear of injury. Again, its not because they hate motorcycles or are anti-personal freedoms. They're just trying to protect an investment.

[thefifthspeed]

I don't know that I'd go so far as to say the NFL is anti-2A. At the end of the day, the NFL is a business, and their main concern is their multi-million dollar investment in the players. When they shoot themselves, or get shot, it brings unwanted attention to the NFL and player behaviors.

Also, saying they're anti-2A is the same as saying they're anti-motorcycle. Almost all professional sports contracts forbid players from riding motorcycles for fear of injury. Again, its not because they hate motorcycles or are anti-personal freedoms. They're just trying to protect an investment.

My thoughts exacaly.

[97F1504RAD]

After reading that article I would say that they certainly are not anti 2nd or even anti gun. They simply have a set of rules that must be followed and like wilit says it is to protect the image of the NFL and the players.

How do you figure they are anti 2nd when they freely say this? Seems to me they are saying as long as you follow the laws like the rest of us are required it is no big deal. You also cannot have a firearm on any of the NFL or teams grounds.
In fact it appears as though they will even help you determine what is legal in your area.

Legal Possession

In some circumstances, such as for sport or protection, you may legally possess a firearm or other weapon. However, we strongly recommend that you not do so. Any weapon, particularly a firearm, is dangerous, especially so when it is in a vehicle or within reach of children and others not properly trained in its use.

Understanding the Law

If you legally possess a weapon, you must understand the local, state and federal laws that apply. The N.F.L. Security representative in your area will help you get information about these laws. You should be aware that if you take a weapon from one place to another, for example across state lines, a different set of laws may apply in the new place.

Discipline

If you violate this policy on guns and other weapons, you are subject to discipline, including suspension from playing. And if you violate a public law covering weapons, for example possession of an unlicensed firearm, you are not only subject to discipline, including suspension from playing, but also subject to criminal prosecution.

Remember, be careful and understand the risks.

[luchador768]

Considering their guys track record with firearms it is probably a smart policy.


The NFL should also ban strippers and Krystal while they are at it.

[cortayack]

Million dollars or your Freedoms, U choose..................?

[paul0660]

Do they have a policy about 20 year old golddiggers?

[MiguelS]

Do they have a policy about 20 year old golddiggers?

Rookie Symposium cover that.

[hawk1]

Any idea what percentage of players are felons?
Maybe the NFL is trying to keep them from getting arrested again...

[thempopresense]

They are anti motorcycle, scooter, anything that can take a multi-million dollar contract out for the season.

[Bowser]

You'd be surprised at how many NFL members (not to name drop but a few guys from the Niners) I have met who came into the shop and bought guns for home protection. They even got their wives involved. They're concerned for their security just like we are with our own.

[M47_Dragon]

I think NFL players, as anybody else, should have the right to protect themselves (in home, or as CCW where legal), but I think the conventional wisdom in the NFL hierarchy is similar to what I heard a sportscaster say shortly after Plaxico Burris shot himself in the leg...

I agree with this statement, but I don't think it's racist... (as some callers into this sportscaster's radio show contended).

Basically he said this: Not all, but a lot of new NFL players are young men just out of college who have been blessed with a talent that has allowed them to become millionaires. Not all, but a lot of these young men come from poor neighborhoods and questionable upbringings. Not all, but a lot of these young men, when they cash their first check, can't wait to go back to the ghetto, rollin' in their $100K car with spinners and gold detailing, wearing diamond jewelry to "show off."

Technically, there is nothing wrong with this, but there is an element of whatever it may be - jealousy, envy, maybe just an old grudge, that makes some of the "old friends" not so friendly anymore. Said young NFL player arms himself to deal with any confrontations he might have.

The sportscaster who stated this seemed to think the behavior was pretty prevalent.

[forgiven]

Wasn't there a NFL Giants player who was hassled driving into Giants stadium after 911 with his legal AR?

[m1aowner]

Great the link is gone now, but part of the NFL policy explicitly said, that if you own a firearm, that often you, or your family become the loser for just simply owning it. That policy contained nothing positive at all about legal gun ownership.