Annie Get Yer Gun!

This cartoon was originally drawn almost 20 years ago. It is one of the last remaining original "BuckShot" cartoons that has not  yet been given a second (and more colorful) life on this blog. This is one of just a few political cartoons that I've ever done. This of course, is not a political blog. I won't rule out doing a political blog someday but right now the world seems saturated with pundits and blowhards. I don't care to add to that noise.

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that the gun control debate is raging like a wildfire across the country. I decided to leave this toon in its original, glorious, black & white, to drive home the point that gun control is not a “black & white” issue as the competing groups would have you believe. This toon does not necessarily illustrate my opinion on the subject, but I offer it as perhaps an interesting perspective to ponder briefly....and then move on.

Guys: Let’s all be mature about this and stay away from posting comments like “Oh yeah, fine idea…except for 5 days out of each month!”  Ladies: let’s not use this as an excuse for a frenzy of male bashing either. Thank you for your civility and cooperation.

This cartoon also has one of the earliest appearances of “Rudy-the-Dog” who has become my go-to dog over the years. He’s always available, shows up on time, and is a real professional.   See more of Rudy here, there, and some other places I cannot recall just now.