Its mission statement states that “ the mission of The Liberal Gun Club is to provide a pro-Second Amendment voice for left-of-center gun owners in the national conversations on firearms . In order to achieve our mission , we encourage new participants in the shooting sports and provide firearms safety and shooting instruction programs ; as well as providing a forum for civil discourse on these issues . ” In regard to gun control , the group favors " root cause mitigation for violence prevention , stronger mental health care , addressing poverty , homelessness and unemployment rather than focusing on prohibiting or restricting one tool . " They also generally oppose " assault weapon " bans , but individual members have a wide range of opinions . In 2014 , the group had about 1,200 members . From 2016 to 2017 , after the Orlando nightclub shooting and the 2016 United States presidential election , membership swelled 65 % year over year and the group 's Facebook and social media presence grew significantly as well
Orlando nightclub shooting
Orlando nightclub shooting
Liberal Gun Club