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It is true that those who support the most restrictive gun controls also own guns.
Why then do all those people not simply turn in their guns and go on record as having done so? Shouldn't they participate in a national "I am unarmed" registry to demonstrate their "I do as I say" attitudes?
It's because the "most restrictive gun-control" people understand that while they may be safe gun owners, other people just aren't, and they know it's important to make sure guns stay in competent hands at all times.
Like a lot of people out there, you appear to be putting an equals sign between "passing any type of gun control law" and "somebody wants to take away MY gun." That equation only makes sense if you are emotionally unstable, unemployed, a substance abuser, or marked by any of the other risk factors that lead people to misuse their guns. You could have every risk factor on the list and still be a responsible gun owner if you were willing to get it out of your house until you are sober, employed, etc. and no longer a danger to yourself and others.
Have you SEEN the gun-control proposals on the table in the past 25 or so years? There are hardly any and they are mostly a joke. I think your gun collection is pretty safe.
BTW, a lot of people DO get rid of their guns for various reasons and don't care who knows it.
You are mistaken that those that support reasonable gun control are "anti" gun. It couldn't be further from the truth. I support common-sense reforms. I have no interest in taking away everyone's guns.
There are certain classes of weapons that I don't think should be allowed in casual ownership. I think there are too many loopholes--straw man purchases, gun show purchases, private sales, etc.
My son has just completed a hunter safety course and went on his first birding venture. I hope it is the first of many. He came to the sport late, and neither my husband nor I are hunters. But I grew up in a hunting household, and I am comfortable with it.
I choose not to allow handguns in my home. I also feel no need to have one for protection--but I don't think that means nobody should have one if they feel the need.
I believe with gun ownership comes a great deal of responsibility. Proper handling and storage is imperative. Proper training should be, too.
It isn't an all or nothing choice. That's being sold to you by people with a great deal of financial interest in the selling of guns. Almost everyone in my circle is in favor of reform. I can't think of a single one that wants to remove guns from everyone's hands. I know they are out there, but not everyone of us is an anti-gun nut. Don't let greedy people lobbying on behalf of manufacturers make you believe otherwise.
Yes, getting laid off or fired is a major reason people commit suicide or open fire on the gang at their former workplaces.
So what would you advocate? Seizing someone's firearms who just got laid off/fired just for "safekeeping"?
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