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[av8r1998]

All,

Wanted to introduce myself to this board. May as well get this out now ... I am a Moderate Democrat who believes in the 2nd Amendment. I have already been accused of being a "Gun Troll" which I am not. Republicans do not have a Monopoly on the 2nd Amendment. (That's a good thing for me) I earn a living as a firearms instructor and armorer. I hope that my presence here will be welcome, and informative.

As for other positions, well, I think you will find some of my perspectives a little interesting. I identify as a Democrat but I do not fall in lock step with the party line.

[rdharma]

1. Looking forward to hearing your POV on 100% background checks .......

..... and responsible gun ownership! Topics/Justice & Public Safety/Gun Control & RKBA

[av8r1998]

2. 100% Background Checks

= OK with me with...
As long as there are clear definitions about what can exclude you from purchasing a firearm.
If we say you can't be a felon, OK.
If we say you have to have good credit, own a home and have a 6 figure bank balance, and glowing recomendation letters from your last 5 employers, now I will start to have a problem with it.

As for responsible gun ownership, that's something that needs to be learned, not legislated.
Sorry - I am an instructor and take the responsible gun ownership part very seriously.
If we have to pass laws about it I've failed at my job.

[rdharma]

4. Nope! Nothing about credit scores.

http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/nics

[av8r1998]

6. not at the federal level

But try to get a nyc carry permit.
They want credit scores, references, and to 300 application fee.
Im all for background checks as long as the requirements are reasonable.

[2ndAmForComputers]

8. Why do you live in that awful, awful place?

You should move to Real America™ like Georgia or Utah.

[av8r1998]

9. I don't live in NYC

I live in CT.
Shhh... dont tell the Brady Campaign.... but are gun laws here are "Pretty Good" from a gun owners perspective.
At least for now...

[Agschmid]

3. Welcome to DU!

Hope all is well so far, it takes a bit for people to get to know you. Once they do DU can be a great place!

[av8r1998]

5. mixed bag

Trying to get used to the rules!

[2ndAmForComputers]

7. The rules are simple

Don't be a wingnut.

Alas, enforcement sometimes is spotty.

[av8r1998]

10. LOL ... no I figured them out

[Dismalindistress]

11. Welcome from another newbie!

Is there an FAQ around here? I'm trying to find out what the minimum comment/posting ratio is.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

12. Comment/posting ratio? I'm not sure what you mean by that.

Welcome to DU!

[Agschmid]

13. What do you mean by that? n/t

[Make7]

14. I think you need to make 10 replies before you can start a thread.

After that there aren't any restrictions on starting threads - you could only start threads and never post a reply in any if that's what you wanted.

So there isn't a minimum comment/posting ratio at all, just a minimum number of replies needed before you are able to start threads.

If your question is related to something else, ignore this response.

Welcome to DU.

[Dismalindistress]

15. Thank you

Yes, that's exactly what I was talking about