Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for September 05, 1982

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TV: Happy trails to you, until we meet again!! Happy trails... Boy: Who is this clown? TV: Hi! This is your N.R.A. again! Say hello to our newest recruit - former T.V. cowboy, Roy Rogers! Hi, partners! Roy, I'm sure some of your old fans would like to know why you're out speaking against handgun control these days? Simple. How can a man walk tall without his gun? Whether I'm pickin' off prairie dogs, or beatin' some lawbreaker to the draw, I just wouldn't feel right without my six-shooter. Neither would my wife, Dale, nor my horse and dog, Trigger and Bullet. That's right, Roy! Woof! Neigh! Roy, as a gun owner, do you have any tips for any little cowpokes who might be listening in? Sure do. Always sit with your back to the wall. And remember, buckaroos, if you're ever bushwacked by some yellow-bellied mugger, do as I used to do - shoot the gun out of his hand. You shouldn't shoot to kill, Roy? Nope. If he runs for it, wing him, but make sure he's still well enough to stand trial.