Alan S. Austin
Arizona Playwright • Writer • Poet
  

DEAR GUN OWNER (6/17)

Dear Gun Owner, I understand your sense of insecurity. There's a lot of dangerous talk out there and you have no idea which way it's going. You love your country. You have probably already bought one or two guns just to protect your family but probably not enough for your own liking and peace of mind. The political situation, what with the Capitol insurrection and confusing messages is making you uneasy. Your friends at the bar warned you last Friday that this antifa organization made up of socialists and communists might attack and take over your community so you better be ready. Perhaps more bullets would help make you feel safer or another more expensive AR-15, after all they are a nice weapon and you can get a really decent one for $600. What a bargain! The ammo is only 28c a round. So you should be able to get that closet stocked up pretty easily. Once the cupboard is all loaded top to bottom with guns and ammunition you will feel safe and patriotic. Keep it locked to keep the kids safe. Nobody is going to take anything away from you. You are like the original Minute Man, ready to defend the country against the British. Stay calm and safe, respectfully, The Gun Industry.