The ban should be a slam dunk, IMO. Probably a good example why felon bans should be permanent.When the investigator asked why he pointed a gun at one of the children, Burgess began crying and said he didn’t remember and that he has a drinking problem and suffers from anger issues.
Burgess tried opening the drivers’ door, but it was locked. He then stepped back and aimed the rifle at one of the children in the car.
The female caller feared for her child’s safety and opened the car door and fired one shot at Burgess with her pistol.
You wouldn't ban a drunk with anger issues from owning a gun? Wow!No gun ban, but if you’re trying to make a case to ban alcohol this would be a good case to use.
The massive failure of trying to ban booze should be edifying to those who want to ban guns. BTW it already is illegal to be drunk and packingYou wouldn't ban a drunk with anger issues from owning a gun? Wow!
People are misreading my OP. Perhaps it was my fault for posting by phone and not spelling it out. The ban I refer to is the personal ban on the drunk with anger issues. Should he be banned from owning a gun?The massive failure of trying to ban booze should be edifying to those who want to ban guns. BTW it already is illegal to be drunk and packing
No gun ban, but if you’re trying to make a case to ban alcohol this would be a good case to use.
People are misreading my OP. Perhaps it was my fault for posting by phone and not spelling it out. The ban I refer to is the personal ban on the drunk with anger issues. Should he be banned from owning a gun?
Yes, I agree that people with drinking problems should not have access to alcohol.People are misreading my OP. Perhaps it was my fault for posting by phone and not spelling it out. The ban I refer to is the personal ban on the drunk with anger issues. Should he be banned from owning a gun?
That's nice. Unfortunately this is not the Alcohol Control Form. It's Guns. So, what are your thoughts on banning violent drunks from owning or possessing guns?Yes, I agree that people with drinking problems should not have access to alcohol.
What about after he serves his likely short sentence, or when his is awaiting trial and out on bail?I'm pretty sure you're not allowed to own a gun in prison, so I vote YES!
What about after he serves his likely short sentence, or when his is awaiting trial and out on bail?
As TD stated, carrying a firearm while intoxicated is illegal which is good. Banning overall gun ownership because of alcohol/drugs would virtually mean no one has guns; no bueno. If I consume, I don't carry. I also don't drive.That's nice. Unfortunately this is not the Alcohol Control Form. It's Guns. So, what are your thoughts on banning violent drunks from owning or possessing guns?
No one said the bold but you.As TD stated, carrying a firearm while intoxicated is illegal which is good. Banning overall gun ownership because of alcohol/drugs would virtually mean no one has guns; no bueno. If I consume, I don't carry. I also don't drive.
Which is a good thing. Right?...after he gets out, he will be a convicted felon, and prohibited from possessing a firearm.
Which is a good thing. Right?
Which is what you're insinuating. A violent drunk/impaired person could be just about anyone on any given day; not just someone with a known issue. Are you against a total gun ban? Maybe my memory is fuzzy and I'm confusing you with someone who thinks that guns are evil.No one said the bold but you.
..................... A violent drunk/impaired person could be just about anyone on any given day;...............
It wasn't mentioned in this thread...Are you against a total gun ban? Maybe my memory is fuzzy and I'm confusing you with someone who thinks that guns are evil.
Yes. I’ve seen perfectly normal individuals react totally out of the norm when a few drinks flow in them. I know for me personally Jager effects me negatively in a way whiskey or beer doesn’t so I stay away from it.A violent drunk could be just about anyone?
Absolutely. I've known friends who've partied too hard and become very aggressive. I've also known people who become much more docile. None have had a dependence problem. Guess it depends on the person and the substance.A violent drunk could be just about anyone?
It wasn't mentioned in this thread.
Should the guy identified in the article in the OP be banned from owning guns?
We need to see how he obtained his firearm, the last time I purchased one and did the background check there was a question about issues with drugs and depressants (alcohol is one). If he lied on the form then prosecute him for that crime.
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