A Colorado gun shop owner has offered free firearms to rabbis following the horrific shooting in Pittsburgh. KOAA News 5 reports:
COLORADO SPRINGS – Following the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting last Saturday, numerous people and organizations have stepped up to raise funds and offer assistance to the families of the victims.
Even the leader of the Islamic Center of Pittsburgh announced that the Muslim community has raised more than $70,000 for synagogue attack victims and their families. There’s been an outpouring of support at many vigils held across the nation.
Just outside of Colorado Springs, the owner of Dragon Arms is offering a different type of support. Mel Bernstein, the owner of the store, is offering to give rabbis a free AR-15 or a handgun. He’ll also include training and ammunition.
When speaking to News5, Bernstein made the comparison of an active shooting to a fire. He said if a fire broke out, you’d reach for a fire extinguisher to keep people safe, and by his reasoning, you should be able to reach for a weapon during an active shooting.
Bernstein has received a significant number of answers, with many Jewish leaders interested in conceal carry classes as well.
It’s liable to cost this guy a fortune! Hope he can afford it, a damned good gesture though!
A positive offer of help. Wonderful.
Can hardly wait for the progressive left to start making chocolate in their drawers.
Why? They eat more than they make?
Good. The best defense is always a good offence.