Why look, he's being attacked for his 2A stance anyway. His moderation won't help him pick up a single dem vote, but it will help him lose his base.
Despite what the media tells you, elections are about turning out your base, not appealing to "undecided voters." But hey, what do I know. Republicans have been winning all over Maryland with their moderate positions. Oh wait, that's right, they haven't been.
He's gone from double digits down to 3 points without mentioning 2A or anything except taxes, jobs and deficit.
Far right positions didn't do very well when they did petitions.