Ruger 10/22 at 60: Still Misunderstood by Anti-Gun Media Clowns

It's the diamond jubilee for one of America's most beloved firearms, the Ruger 10/22, and oh, how the anti-gun media is struggling to grasp its magnificence. As we celebrate 60 glorious years of plinking perfection and varmint vigilance, it's truly entertaining to watch the orchestrated media frenzy try, once more, to paint this historic firearm as the devil's tool. You'd think it was the Excalibur of chaos the way some outlets frame it. Spoiler alert: it's not.

A Misunderstood Marvel of Engineering

Despite what some melodramatic commentators might have you believe, the Ruger 10/22 remains a staple of American engineering prowess. Since its inception in 1964, it has become one of the most popular and versatile rifles in the U.S., appreciated by sportsmen, hobbyists, and enthusiasts for its reliability and customization. Still, our mouths gape at the mental gymnastics required for certain anti-2A pundits who somehow think praise for a .22-caliber rifle equates to advocating for lawlessness.

When “Objectivity” Dons a Cloak of Bias

Oh, the media circus. It’s almost adorable how certain outlets contort themselves to churn out pieces brimming with venomous irony about this mild-mannered rifle. Newsflash: when you attempt to whip up hysteria over high-capacity magazines fitting this century-old design, you might as well warn society about a cane's potential destruction at the hands of a particularly aggressive grandpa. Whether it's a clueless cluck on a major network spouting buzzwords like "semi-automatic" with a mix of awe and dread, or an op-ed author who couldn’t disassemble a toy gun, it's tragic yet amusing.

The Ruger 10/22 as the Muse for Legislation

Who knew? A six-decade-old rifle is now the muse for troves of legislation aiming to “protect us” from the supposedly imminent threat of .22LR enthusiasts. This gun, that has safely gathered dust in closets and been lovingly cleaned by grandpas across the land, gets to influence policies. Such audacity! One can only sit back and enjoy government officials’ fervor as they try to wrangle an inanimate object into a nefarious boogeyman.

Closing Thoughts: A Champion of Liberty at 60

The Ruger 10/22, in its sixth decade, remains a testament to American liberty and ingenuity. It's a rifle celebrated by generations for good reason—it’s reliable, accessible, and downright fun. And despite continued attempts to shroud it in the murk of media bias and political maneuvering, it prevails. Here's to hoping the anti-2A brigade keeps trying—they're always good for a laugh.

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