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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsYou can own a 6 shot revolver, and a 2 shot, shot gun. Nothing else.
That's my solution. I don't think that infringes upon anyone's 2nd amendment rights.
However, it sure would cut down on all these mass murders.
kentauros
(29,414 posts)but was thinking about solutions, too. I like yours, it could work
This one is a bit more absurd:
One person.
One gun.
One bullet.
The bullet would have a registration number on the casing. Every time you fire that one bullet, you have to keep the casing and return it to the store where you bought it as proof that you can buy another one. The registration number would also be proof that it was your bullet and not just one you found or made yourself.
If you lose your casing, well, I hadn't worked it out that far. Perhaps some lengthy time-period has to pass before you can buy another one.
No need for Chris Rock's solution of $5,000 per bullet, though this does limit the number of bullets as well.
Like I said, it's absurd, but maybe we could implement parts of it
ileus
(15,396 posts)kentauros
(29,414 posts)However, the other person also would have only one bullet. Of course, if it's a group of people against you, then you're fucked.
Travis_0004
(5,417 posts)I could reload just about as many bullets as I want to. How are you going to stop that?
kentauros
(29,414 posts)"This is absurd" right?
linuxman
(2,337 posts)That's my solution. I don't think that infringes upon anyone's 1st amendment rights.
However, it sure would cut down on all these inflammatory ideas which cause mass murders.
uponit7771
(90,335 posts)linuxman
(2,337 posts)I don't trust those who look to shred the BOR piecemeal. Time and again they've proven to me that it's really the whole shabang they don't care for.
I'll keep my guns, and all my other rights too, thanks.😃
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Dem2
(8,168 posts)I deleted my post.
ileus
(15,396 posts)tallahasseedem
(6,716 posts)Amendment rights, 50 people would still be alive.
Nice try though.
linuxman
(2,337 posts)Would you want them shut down?
Logical
(22,457 posts)linuxman
(2,337 posts)roamer65
(36,745 posts)Semi-automatic and above weapons need to be subject to a much more rigorous background search and permitting process.
shadowrider
(4,941 posts)than you are dead if shot by revolver.
Makes perfect sense.
Angel Martin
(942 posts)"deadly" 380 auto and "much safer" 44 magnum 6 shot revolver
Odin2005
(53,521 posts)ileus
(15,396 posts)MadBadger
(24,089 posts)Like the founders intended
linuxman
(2,337 posts)I'm assuming that's how your wrote that.
Kang Colby
(1,941 posts)Florida bans guns in clubs/bars. I hope they reconsider soon.
liberalnarb
(4,532 posts)jmg257
(11,996 posts)Related to the efficiency of a militia...not really in tune with that whole "militia purpose" of the 2nd.
Spider Jerusalem
(21,786 posts)and a standing army.
jmg257
(11,996 posts)We The people know where to start.
Takket
(21,555 posts)having enough firepower to take out a crowd of 50 people a "well regulated militia". It is time to stop the perversion of the 2nd amendment, which was granted to the people because of the continuing threat of British attack, that leads to the modern day interpretation that any person should be allowed to own any amount of weaponry and ammunition that they desire. That was never the intent or the goal of the 2nd amendment.
beevul
(12,194 posts)NOTHING was granted to the people. Amendment 2 restricts government, it doesn't grant anything.
Hyperbole.
shadowrider
(4,941 posts)Sadly, yes. Yes they do.
Takket
(21,555 posts)1. There is no fundamental difference between a right granted to the people and a restriction on government. I can call it a right, you can call it a government restriction, it is the same thing. Fill in the blank: The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are referred to as the Bill of _______.
I'm not sure what point you are even trying to prove by making this distinction.
2. Hyperbole? No its not. And don't come back with "people aren't allowed to own nuclear weapons". You know exactly what I mean. I can legally buy and own as many firearms and ammo as I want.
beevul
(12,194 posts)Uh yes there is. In one example the right is granted by government. Government is the source.
In the other, government is not only not the source of the right, they're generally forbidden from interfering with it.
So yes, huge difference.
I'm not sure what point you are even trying to prove by making this distinction.
That accuracy matters and hyperbole serves no purpose.
Heeeeers Johnny
(423 posts)My response to your suggestion is that I would/will oppose, and work against any efforts that would impose
those limitations.
One_Life_To_Give
(6,036 posts)Dropping a Deer with a 6 shooter will be a bit more difficult than with a long gun. And the Cops may not care for having to go back to the revolver.
progressoid
(49,976 posts)I don't own a gun but know many people who do. They run the gamut from the occasional hunter (like my Dad, a lifetime member of the Democratic party) to the loony NRA guy (like my former boss who owns an arsenal). And none of them would find your solution reasonable. 2nd amendment notwithstanding.
dawg
(10,624 posts)There are still places in this country where rifles are necessary for hunting and wildlife control.
boston bean
(36,221 posts)dawg
(10,624 posts)High capacity magazines, owning multiple magazines that can be rapidly exchanged, multiple weapons owned by a single individual - all of these things need to be looked at.
Duckhunter935
(16,974 posts)That is not really a viable option
dawg
(10,624 posts)It'd be easier to buy one on black market.
No precautions are foolproof. But the more steps you make people take, the more chances there are for them to arouse suspicion.
happynewyear
(1,724 posts)and you feel the need to have these it seems. Why?
We now have over 50 people dead because of guns, yes guns guns guns.
Duckhunter935
(16,974 posts)That will be hailed as a hero
Vogon_Glory
(9,117 posts)Muzzle loaders take a LONG time to reload (see the scene in the movie "Glory" ), cap-and-ball pistols reload faster, but slower than a conventional revolver, and WAY slower than automatic pistols and magazine rifles.