As we mark the anniversary of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (BATFE), it is an opportune, yet ironic, time to celebrate the fundamental values of liberty and individual rights enshrined in the Second Amendment.

Today, we commemorate 15 years since the landmark Supreme Court decision of DC v. Heller, which reaffirmed the fundamental right of American citizens to keep and bear arms. This anniversary serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving our Second Amendment rights and the enduring impact of this crucial ruling. From its inception, the Second Amendment has played a pivotal role in safeguarding our liberties and protecting our individual freedoms.

On June 8, 1789, James Madison addressed the House of Representatives, introducing amendments to the Constitution which we have come to know as the Bill of Rights.

It’s no secret that I love to shoot accurately at long ranges and over the years I’ve learned a lot about the importance of good optics and their role in accomplishing that goal. Now I have a great example of one of those optics with the Leupold Mark V HD precision rifle scope.