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I think a lot of this discussion doesn't reflect the actual proposals that are on the table. No one wants to confiscate guns unilaterally.
I think what IS on the table is:
(A) Improved and mandatory background checks
(B) Longer wait periods
(C) Improved coordination between clinicians and authorities on those who might be dangerous.
I support the right of law-abiding, sane citizens to own guns. Personally, I think it's unnecessary and a bit nuts to own your own arsenal, but, I don't know what can be done about that...
I hope that Connecticut takes an active approach on the three items above to, perhaps, improve safety for all of us.
Please tell us how guns are as easy to buy as eggs. Like, have you ever bought a gun?
First, a ton of stores sell them. From small private owned to big chains such as Walmart.
Gun shows happen nearly every weekend.
You can get one from a friend or neighbor.
Of all of these methods only in store purchases require background checks, which are just a string of simple questions. Less than 1% of people are actually denied through these checks and social security numbers are freaken optional!
I could walk into a gun show and walk out of it with a gun this weekend if I wish.
As far as your question of whether I have ever purchased a gun, I didn't need to. My father merely gave some to me. A .357 Magnum and an HK semi. I used them when I was younger and gave them back. At no point was I required to take a gun safety course, or get my mental health checked out.
How many of these shooters have obtained their guns illegally? As far as I know, most of them were all legally obtained guns.
While CT crimes have gone down with better gun control don't forget.... states like Vermont, Maine, NH, Wyoming with basically no gun control aside from mandated stuff, have lower crimes.
NFN but nobody lives in those states.
It is much different in high population states.
NC and NJ both have about the same population. 9M+
NJ has the toughest gun laws. Almost impossible to get a carry permit.
NC has reasonable gun laws, background, mental health, no sales if criminal history.
I lived 65 + years in NJ and never had the need or fear of gun violence to want a gun or permit.
Now I live in NC and there is much more gun violence (a lot of it domestic) plus plenty of armed robberies I don't feel as safe when outside the home as I did in NJ. As result I am now a gun owner and carry permit holder but for me only in my car.
It is total nonsense to say less guns equals more crimes just as it is to say more guns means less crime.
I wouldn't say "nobody" lives there BUT... Sounds like you agree it's also about population, goons, & savages. How about we break it down per county in each state. Staying on topic, I wonder how Litchfield county shooting crime looks compared to Fairfield or Hartford.
Trust me.. I understand how it feels safer knowing the guy next to you while your shopping at a store is not carrying a weapon, but we're talking about criminals who buy or steal them then use it on people who are not equipped to protect themselves. That should make you feel unsafe.
NC and NJ both have about the same population. 9M+
NJ has the toughest gun laws. Almost impossible to get a carry permit.
NC has reasonable gun laws, background, mental health, no sales if criminal history.
I lived 65 + years in NJ and never had the need or fear of gun violence to want a gun or permit.
Now I live in NC and there is much more gun violence (a lot of it domestic) plus plenty of armed robberies I don't feel as safe when outside the home as I did in NJ. As result I am now a gun owner and carry permit holder but for me only in my car.
It is total nonsense to say less guns equals more crimes just as it is to say more guns means less crime.
I lived in NJ for 18 years , you are very off on your assessment or not being honest. NJ has a big problem with guns , not so much in the nicer suburbs but there still is crime all over. A carry permit doesn't make a difference , anyone can carry its the matter of being a criminal or a law abiding citizen.
I think a lot of this discussion doesn't reflect the actual proposals that are on the table. No one wants to confiscate guns unilaterally.
I think what IS on the table is:
(A) Improved and mandatory background checks
(B) Longer wait periods
(C) Improved coordination between clinicians and authorities on those who might be dangerous.
I support the right of law-abiding, sane citizens to own guns. Personally, I think it's unnecessary and a bit nuts to own your own arsenal, but, I don't know what can be done about that...
I hope that Connecticut takes an active approach on the three items above to, perhaps, improve safety for all of us.
What? CT has a good system for guns, they went as far as banning certain clips and weapons which I don't think is right. You must not know how the gun laws in Ct work or never spent time at a range with people.
The problem is certain states are lax with their gun laws which I agree need to tighten it up, but we also need our authorities to do their job and screen everyone appropriately and hold off on any red flags. So much has slipped thru the system because ours laws are NOT being enforced properly , broken healthcare system , and lazy ass people.
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