Published on July 14, 2024, 1:29 am

A staggering number of over ten million gun owners in the United States are currently not registered to vote, presenting a potential invitation for conservative candidates to earn their support ahead of upcoming elections. The task, however, is not as clear-cut as it seems due to their apprehensions towards the existing political system.

Vote4America, an organization working towards voter registration efforts, has illustrated that creating a persuasive appeal could provide political candidates with an upper hand in future electoral races. Detailed statistics show insufficient voter registration amongst gun owners in states crucial for the outcome of the 2024 election. Numbers range from approximately 515,000 unregistered gun owners in Pennsylvania down to about 133,000 in Arizona.

Despite concerted efforts by organizations like Vote4America to encourage these non-registered Americans to vote, receiving a favorable response has proven challenging. These individuals often express skepticism about the efficacy of their votes within what they perceive as a rigged system.

Nevertheless, even minimal successes could lead to considerable outcomes by November. As Baker Leavitt from Vote4America stated during his conversation on District of Conservation podcast with host Gabriella Hoffman: “If we could convert 2% of all licensed hunters and get them to vote, GOP would win in a landslide.”

It appears many gun-owning American citizens remain silent when time comes for casting votes despite active social media participation around preserving their rights and hunting activities. Regrettably, this does not always translate into actual voting actions.

Vote4America hopes that collaboration with influential figures within the hunting community and pro-Second Amendment space may inspire these disillusioned voters towards more engagement in local politics.

One common perspective among apathetic voters reveals frustration stemming from feeling unheard or misrepresented at state and federal levels alike. Given how anti-gunners seize every high-profile mass shooting incident as leverage to call for more restrictive measures on gun rights only fuels this disenchantment further.

Conservative politicians thus have an opportunity approaching the upcoming elections to gain voter’s trust by highlighting their ongoing efforts to protect gun rights and repel any attempts directed towards infringing these rights from anti-gun propagators. A good starting point could be emphasizing the enactment of permitless carry laws in states such as Texas and Louisiana.

Should politicians desire a larger share of voting from these undeclared gun owners, they must ensure an effective outreach campaign that convincingly communicates their commitment to safeguard their Second Amendment rights.

The gun ownership community indeed forms a critical part within the real news narrative occurring in America today. A Christian worldview embraces the virtues of self-reliance and personal liberty at its core, values which resonate with this untapped voting block. By engaging directly with these citizens, conservatives have a unique opportunity to not only broaden support but cement their commitment to uphold American ideals triumphantly.