Just want to get opinions on how far some people believe gun control laws should go. Full assault weapons ban? Handgun ban? Complete ban? Should we have less strict gun control laws, or none at all?
Just want to get opinions on how far some people believe gun control laws should go. Full assault weapons ban? Handgun ban? Complete ban? Should we have less strict gun control laws, or none at all?
Well, that's a sort of open ended question. I think that modern military style assault weapons, quick release magazine change buttons and all high capacity magazines/ clips should be restricted from the market until the country can get control of the threat they pose within the criminal element and the proliferation of such weaponry in the country is thinned to all but nonexistence. Very hard restrictions on imports of such weaponry should be put to use, wherein such weaponry is banned from importation during the period of time it takes. Extremely tough penalties should be placed on criminals who use such weaponry in the commission of their crimes: perhaps 10 years for a first offense. That alone should have some effect.
Just want to get opinions on how far some people believe gun control laws should go.
1.)Full assault weapons ban?
2.) Handgun ban?
3.)Complete ban?
4.) Should we have less strict gun control laws, or none at all?
That should make those evil guns as rare as heroin or meth - available 24/7 from unregulated criminal cartels.
Wish list?
IMO every adult citizen should have the right to be armed with the basic issue individual weapons of the common infantryman. This includes the rifled semi-automatic "assault weapon," and the standard automatic pistol. That meets the qualifications for purposes of call-up or revolt as a member of the militia.
Other than that? If the cops can carry them for use in dealing with "civilian" issues, then so can we. :shrug:
In keeping with that:
1. Juveniles should not be allowed to carry/use weapons unless supervised by a responsible adult, nor be allowed to purchase weapons themselves until they reach legal adulthood. Proof of age and relationship can be required;
2. Convicted criminals and the mentally ill, while either incarcerated or under supervised release, should not be allowed to own weapons until released from such control;
3. Open carry should be allowed without requiring a license;
4. Concealed carry only with a license;
5. Property owners (including the government) may regulate/restrict the possession of weapons on their property;
6. Training may be required and a certificate of annual training may be required and presented to purchase firearms. This training must be open to all citizens without restrictions/limitations except for items #1 & #2. (Well-regulated condition met).
7. Background checks allowed, but limited to hits for item #2 above.
Let's see your brilliant solution.
Well, that's a sort of open ended question. I think that modern military style assault weapons, quick release magazine change buttons and all high capacity magazines/ clips should be restricted from the market until the country can get control of the threat they pose within the criminal element and the proliferation of such weaponry in the country is thinned to all but nonexistence. Very hard restrictions on imports of such weaponry should be put to use, wherein such weaponry is banned from importation during the period of time it takes. Extremely tough penalties should be placed on criminals who use such weaponry in the commission of their crimes: perhaps 10 years for a first offense. That alone should have some effect.
Instead of allowing convicted violent felons and the criminally insane to roam freely among us (and then try to keep them from getting access to guns) let's keep them locked up. I prefer to try to control criminal demand rather than limit the gun supply to them.
How times have changed....
As to 1. I remember fondly carrying my .22 around as early as 12 years old. No supervision was required nor desired. Old cans and fruit rats were the targets. At 18 I bought my first .22 hand gun. At 16 my first black powder kit.
We're doing that now: how is it helping?
Did your dad just hand you the .22 with a box of bullets and send you on your way, or did he do like MY dad and make sure I was trained with it?
Sorry, I think juveniles should be trained in safety and marksmanship. Moreover, IMO their weapons should not leave the house unless dad, mom, or an age-appropriate family member supervises them. Of course, if you live out in the boonies I doubt anyone will be able to hold you to that. :shrug:
We're doing that now: how is it helping?
So you believe guns that are committed in minuscule amounts of crimes should be entirely banned? Also, what do you consider military style assault weapons as well as high capacity magazines. These terms are very ambiguous and vary from state to state. If your objective is to fight crime would you prefer to ban handguns? These are more likely to be involved in a crime.
Well, that's a sort of open ended question. I think that modern military style assault weapons, quick release magazine change buttons and all high capacity magazines/ clips should be restricted from the market until the country can get control of the threat they pose within the criminal element and the proliferation of such weaponry in the country is thinned to all but nonexistence. Very hard restrictions on imports of such weaponry should be put to use, wherein such weaponry is banned from importation during the period of time it takes. Extremely tough penalties should be placed on criminals who use such weaponry in the commission of their crimes: perhaps 10 years for a first offense. That alone should have some effect.
Jet is a proud owner of a COMBAT WEAPON which is capable of carrying the evil 30 round magazines.
He also owns a COMBAT WEAPON in the form of a .45 cal semi automatic magazine fed pistol.
Ah, Hypocrisy is in the air.
So he thinks he himself should have it and others shouldn't? That's rather strange to say the least.
he wants california style laws imposed on all of the USA
So much for a debate...
Let's see your brilliant solution.
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