Should Some Or Even All Guns Be Banned? (military, support, gun control)
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Would just like to get an idea on where the bulk of City-Data Members stand on the issue.
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I do not want to see the laws changed. There is no way we can eliminate the wrong people from getting any type of gun they want. If someone wants to kill another person or persons they will find a way. We already know some of the states with the strongest gun control laws have the most crimes.
I do not want to see the laws changed. There is no way we can eliminate the wrong people from getting any type of gun they want. If someone wants to kill another person or persons they will find a way. We already know some of the states with the strongest gun control laws have the most crimes.
I think what is more telling is when you drill down that information to not only the states, but the population of the cities inside the states.
The states with the strictest gun laws show an inconsistent correlation in the rural areas, as their crime rates have been declining on their own. However, in the Urban areas the crime rate is higher in states with more gun restrictions. I really would love if there was some more research done on this to show exactly why this occurs. Comparing state to state seems a flawed method to view the data.
Here in Colorado, we had some broad sweeping gun legislation that made no sense to the people in the rural areas since we don't see a whole lot of gun crime, and very few incidents of gun deaths. However, looking at data from Denver, Colorado Springs and even Grand Junction, I could see where someone may be concerned. Since more population live in those areas of higher crime, even though the rural areas take up most of the land space, they get the results THEY FEEL they need, but that hurt us out here and make no sense at all.
My point to the above remark is why I would lean toward the idea that broad sweeping gun restrictions of any kind can't work the same across the whole of the country.
I do believe that educating gun owners on correct and safe handling of a gun is a goal. However, again... most who have guns in the rural areas have a better likelihood of already that training since the hunter safety training required to hunt does a fine job of teaching weapon safety. Those who buy the handgun to protect themselves in the city very often lack the training or ability to practice.
On the NRA...
Though I am not a member, I believe the NRA has done more to promote gun safety training than any anti-gun lobby or government agency. I know they get a bad rap, but they do serve their community in gun safety and training.
Yeah, they are a huge machine with lots of money, but it's important to remember that they are NOT the government and have only responsibility to serve their supporters' interests, not everyone else. It's strange to see dialogue relative to what the NRA *should* do for the Country. All energies must stay trained on urging our government to serve the people, not on what Lobbyists should do. I think it dilutes the strength of any message.
Imagine Jeantel sending a letter to the AARP Lobbyists telling them they had a responsibility to promote age discrimination on jury selection, stating something along the lines of: "No offense to the the jury, they old, that's old school people. We in a new school, our generation, my generation. So --" (Jeantel).
It would make better sense to make a new lobby for those who share Jeantel's sentiments rather than attempt to convert an opposing lobby.
Or....in my fantasy, we should remove the vote of the lobbyists since they don't seem to serve as anything other that a way to pay for a vote. More money = more influence. It means some votes are more equal than others.
I think that large capacity should be banned, no more then 10 shots between reloads.
I think full auto should remain just as it is now.
But if we trained people thoroughly, I'd be more open to allowing laxer gun regulations. Since no one supports mandatory training in the GOP, let's just keep the laws the same
Here's my stance. If certain rights are sacrosanct as we've been told again and again such as abortion, voting without ID, and not even a speck of religion mentioned in any public building, then the 2nd amendment should be equally sacrosanct. Thus, I voted to make all guns legal.
Hmmm....I like it! Simple, yet, satisfying. Since literal interpretation is the modus operendi, it should apply across the board.
I wholeheartedly agree. My Son and daughter in law bought a house in Hayattsville MD. they decided they needed a gun for personal defense and home protection. I sent them a very nice 45ACP to their local gun store for transfer. To my utter shock, they informed me that the NICs check doesn't go to the Feds for background check and approval. It goes to the Maryland State Police and they do further checks prior to submission to the NICs background check and hold up the purchase for 90 days or more.
A most ridiculous situation and totally unconstitutional IMO.
When you have a state totally controlled by liberal dems, it is expected.
Why not? I am a law abiding citizen, why shouldn't I own one? that are get for home defense, taking down trees, making paths, getting rid of beaver dams.
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