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posted by TheDemonHunter
I believe that all who are capable of responsibly owning, maintaining, and using firearms should be allowed to do so. Now the key word here is "responsibly" as I would put that qualification on legal ownership. I would like to see firearm training for all citizens more readily available, and I would like to see it as a requirement for gun ownership.
A firearm used irresponsibly or improperly is no more responsible for someone's death than an automobile is when driven irresponsibly or improperly. A firearm is a tool, my friends. It has no more choice in how it is used than a hammer, a screwdriver, or a steak knife.
The real issue I see is that society refuses to place the blame squarely where it belongs -- on the people who commit acts of violence. The real issue is the people, not the inanimate objects they carry.
Fix the issues in our society that lead our fellow man to act maliciously against another. It's the people who are doing all the killing after all.
posted by gallopinghordes
Don, you can make stats say anything you want them to.
Suffice to say if I really want some one dead I don't need a gun.
There are enough gun control laws in place; enforce those and no more are needed. I've no issue with registering guns and a background check. There is no need for further gun control laws just enforce the ones currently in effect.
Originally posted by donwhite
reply to post by gallopinghordes
I have no quarrel with owning or possessing "traditional" firearms. I do feel we should not only ban sales but confiscate all so-called assault weapons and knock-offs. You may already know that the law treats as "armed robbery" anyone who uses a "reasonable replica" of an existing firearm in the commission of a crime, provided the victim believes the weapon presented is real. If it's good enough to fool the victim, it's good enough to get you into prison.
Originally posted by uberarcanist
reply to post by tac109
Yes, I think we can all agree that it's a pretty ridiculous policy. The laws we have in America are good now, let's enforce those and get the guns out of the hands of criminals. Do this, and I predict the homicide rate will plummet.