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In reply to the discussion: so whats a reasonable gun control measure [View all]nadinbrzezinski
(154,021 posts)We need to LIMIT the size of these.
NRA talking point notwithstanding, having to change a clip will mean three seconds of not actively engaging in the hunt.
We need to focus in the mechanics of the weapon, not how gnarly they look.
It won't pass this congress, but certain full classes might have to no longer be sold to civilians, I am including semi automatic pistols. (The majority of murders are committed by pistols).
I know Saturday Night specials are pervasive, so here is the other sad point, anything we do on this front will take twenty years to be very noticeable.
Also we cannot expect just one thing to solve this health crisis...we may need face a fact, we need to have cultural changes. The media needs to start showing the bloody sheets. Hollywood should stop the very impressive moulage and some classes of movies, the theaters should be empty. The last one, I have little hope.
I forgot, gun shows have to be very regulated, get rid of the loophole.
No more Internet sales.
All this has to be federal or we're pissing in the wind.
Oh I know it won't pass, but those who wish to own infantry weapons most be required to drill with the guard once a month, that was the intent of the second amendment. So while it won't pass, stop giving people a pass...
Oh and one last thing, once the technology gets there, all guns in private hands have to be back fitted to smart technology, and foes without saying, licensing and registration.
I realize some of this, unicorns in the forest have a better chance of farting, sadly I think all of it. Our congress is damn scared of the NRA, more than Norquist actually.