Good to know that there are a few responsible gun owners out there.....
Now of course what will happen is that gun nuts will be running around like Chicken Little frothing at the mouth and screaming "BIG GUBMINT WILL BE COMING FOR OUR GUNS!!!!"
A Gun Owner?s Case for Gun Control
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I love my guns, and Im no hypocrite. But I love my son more. I love taking him to school, a movie, or simply around the block without fearing for his life. It is dangerous and short sighted to require so little of our fellow gun owners, becauseas 11 year-old Hunters case tragically showsthey hold the very lives of those around them in their hands.
Requiring licenses and negligent discharge insurance would be part of common sense reform. Much like vehicleswhich are also key pieces of personal property that can take lives when they are operated irresponsibly, firearms should require a license to own and operate. A tiered licensing system could apply to different types of weapons. Insurance could cover any damages caused by negligent discharge, and skyrocketing rates might prove discouraging for repeat offenders.
Prudent limits need to be imposed. We should consider putting a cap on the number of firearms purchased for personal use. Allowances could be made for licensed gun dealers but home protection and hunting require dont require individuals to keep an arsenal. At the very least, misdemeanors such as DUIs, drug charges, and white collar crimes should be added to the list of crimes that preclude offenders from owning firearms.
Now of course what will happen is that gun nuts will be running around like Chicken Little frothing at the mouth and screaming "BIG GUBMINT WILL BE COMING FOR OUR GUNS!!!!"
A Gun Owner?s Case for Gun Control
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