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Somehow, I have managed to live the entirety of my 54 years in two large cities without anything remotely resembling these scenarios happening to me.... and I do not stay in my safe little suburb either..... a lot of my work is done in pretty rough neighborhoods that paranoid gun nuts probably wouldn't even venture into.......
(Raising hand) 52 years here. Two of them even in the state of Idaho. I've never so much as come close to feeling like my life was in peril. But I confess, I'll go down to the Tenderloin in San Francisco at night before I'll walk the aisles of my local Walmart. That store goes under the category of "common sense places to stay away from".
But guns aren't really necessary - in large parts of the US that's invariably not the case. One can understand the attraction of target shooting, the tradition of hunting etc. - but allow big sticks into the (American) playground and it's bound to - not so - occasionally end in tears.
If you're trying to make a pro-gun argument, it's probably best not to mention cars. In order to buy one, you must register it and show a valid license to use it. In order to get a license to use it, you must pass a written and field test. If you break the law with it, you get it taken away. If you sell it, you must transfer the title to the new owner.
So in that respect, I completely agree with the point you are seemingly trying to make. Guns should absolutely be treated more like cars.
It questions the practicality of the purse carry, which is why my daughter ultimately decided against it. That still doesn't really solve the problem of a young woman dressing nicely and professionally in a hot climate with a concealed weapon, however,
If you're trying to make a pro-gun argument, it's probably best not to mention cars. In order to buy one, you must register it and show a valid license to use it. In order to get a license to use it, you must pass a written and field test. .
And this mother in the article was a registered and legal gun owner just like she held a drivers license.
Having a license of any type does not stop automobile or gun accidents and deaths.
Many people drive without a license and insurance.
If you're trying to make a pro-gun argument, it's probably best not to mention cars. In order to buy one, you must register it and show a valid license to use it. In order to get a license to use it, you must pass a written and field test. If you break the law with it, you get it taken away. If you sell it, you must transfer the title to the new owner.
So in that respect, I completely agree with the point you are seemingly trying to make. Guns should absolutely be treated more like cars.
They are.
Anyone with money can buy a car. You do NOT need a driver's licence to buy one. You do NOT need to register it or insure it unless you plan to drive the vehicle on public roads.
If you DO plan to drive yor car off your property, then you must register it and you must possess a valid driver's license. Obtaining this license requires passing a written and driving test.
Owning a car = owning a gun (well, except that felons can own a car but cannot legally possess a gun).
Driving the car on public roads = carrying a firearm in public.
The situation you wish for already exists!
The major difference is merely that most people want to drive their cars on the highway, while most gun owners aren't much interested in carrying.
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