Sports Agent and Sports Lawyer Blog

Here is an interesting perspective from a blogger who analyzed the Gilbert Arenas situation from a different angle. The blogger, Jordi Scrubbings, suggests that time is ripe for the National Rifle Association to take advantage of the situation and work with sports leagues and teams to educate them about gun ownership.

If possible, the NRA should teach courses not only to active players now, but also as part of the indoctrination seminars leagues have for new players – where players are warned about groupies, instructed on finances, taught how to talk to the media, etc. This would lay the groundwork for a change in behavior. If the players opt not to own a gun, that’s their choice. But for those that do chose to own and carry, at least they are instructed the right way.

While I will refrain from giving my political opinions about the NRA, I have to admit that the idea makes sense on some level. Rather than trying to ban pro athletes from owning weapons, why not teach them to use their weapons safely? As a sports agent, I would not advise my players on whether or not to carry weapons. I would, however, want them to use their guns safely if they chose to arm themselves.