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I see the term “responsible gun owners” used all the time by both sides of the gun issue. Well, I ask, what exactly does “responsible gun ownership” mean? To all those who say the 2nd amendment is about gun ownership for all citizens, where does the responsibility come in to play.? I know some gun owners who, when asked this question, respond “Responsible gun ownership is hitting your target”. And that’s it. That’s as far as they’re willing to go as far as being responsible gun owners.
So I must ask the question. For all you who believe in the 2nd amendment as your guiding principle and own firearms, as a group what responsibilities do you feel you have to society with your gun ownership? Do you or the NRA have ANY responsibility to society at all or is your only responsibility to the 2nd amendment?
I know some gun owners who, when asked this question, respond “Responsible gun ownership is hitting your target”. And that’s it. That’s as far as they’re willing to go as far as being responsible gun owners.
Name one.
Geez, what won't you people fake or make up to support your (unworkable) agenda?
Geez, what won't you people fake or make up to support your (unworkable) agenda?
Thanks for posting in my thread, Litte-Acorn. Simple question. What responsibilities do you consider the gun owner's collectively have to society as a whole? Gun rights advocates always talk about responsible gun ownership. Well, what's you definition of responsible gun ownership as applied to society? I can't be more clear or direct than that. No deflection necessary, sir.
The golden rules of firearm safety are the responsibilities of gun owners.
All guns are always loaded!
Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy!
Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on the target
Always be sure of your target!
I agree and adhere to the golden rule. But......what responsibilities do gun owners have to the general society? It seems no one has a clue or just doesn't want to address the fact that owning and carrying around a loaded weapon carries great responsibilities of the owner towards society in general.
I was afraid that the answers from gun owners would be to avoid claiming any responsibility to society and claim the only responsibility is to the physical function of their weapon.
Please! Somebody from the gun advocates prove me wrong.
1. Securing the gun in such a way that a child or intruder cannot easily access it.
2. Keeping all guns out of a household that contains a known mentally unstable person (or a person who is starting to show signs of instability or depression) -- even if that person is in your immediate family and had access to the weapon in the past.
3. Using the gun against another person only as a last resort and if law enforcement is unavailable or inadequate.
4. Being properly trained on the use of that weapon.
Unfortunately, many gun owners don't come close to being responsible enough to properly handle a gun and like so many things--laws are needed.
People can't seem to accept that the year isn't 1776 anymore and that our society is now very different.
I agree and adhere to the golden rule. But......what responsibilities do gun owners have to the general society? It seems no one has a clue or just doesn't want to address the fact that owning and carrying around a loaded weapon carries great responsibilities of the owner towards society in general.
I was afraid that the answers from gun owners would be to avoid claiming any responsibility to society and claim the only responsibility is to the physical function of their weapon.
Please somebody from the gun advocates prove me wrong.
Stop fishing.
Their responsibilities to society are the same as every citizen and politician's responsibilities to society.
Other than the safety rules listed already (and adding to secure the gun when not in use/carry) they have the same responsibilities as everyone else.
1. Securing the gun in such a way that a child or intruder cannot easily access it.
2. Keeping all guns out of a household that contains a known mentally unstable person (or a person who is starting to show signs of instability or depression) -- even if that person is in your immediate family and had access to the weapon in the past.
3. Using the gun against another person only as a last resort and if law enforcement is unavailable or inadequate.
4. Being properly trained on the use of that weapon.
Unfortunately, many gun owners don't come close to being responsible enough to properly handle a gun and like so many things--laws are needed.
People can't seem to accept that the year isn't 1776 anymore and that our society is now very different.
That's the thing, though. There are millions more people that are incredibly irresponsible with automobiles, which lead to many, many more deaths. Yet 100% of the focus of certain people is with guns (and not even the ones that are at the root of most murders. They want to ban "bad" looking guns, yet stabbings kill more people each year than rifles/shotguns combined. Handguns are by far the most used weapon in murders)
I do, however, agree with your list.
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