Some completely honest and well intended questions.

[JoePhilly]

9. Graded weapons licensees.

I'm not a gun advocate. Don't own one, don't plan to ever own one. But I think people should be able to own certain weapons, but not others.

So my proposal is a simple one. Graded Weapons Licensees.

We start with the premise that the 2nd Amendment ensures a right to a specific set of "arms", and not every weapon that has ever, or will ever, exist. The weapons in this class we'll call, Class 1. To own these, you need the current back ground check.

Then, there are Levels 2, 3, 4, however many we need. The regulations and criteria for ownership increase at each level.

You have to demonstrate a certain level of proficiency at each level. Not just the ability to shoot the weapon, but also to maintain, it. And you'd need to demonstrate that proficiency periodically. You need to complete specific training programs at the various levels.

Using this type of approach, you have a much better chance identifying those who are lack the mental stability to own the more dangerous weapons safely.

As for how the groups are arranged, my initial thinking is that you might be able to class weapons based on their kill potential. The more deadly the weapon, the higher up the grading scale it goes.

You'd also place various ammo and clip sizes into the grading system.

So in the end, you can own any weapon and any ammo that you want, but beyond the initial set, you need to demonstrate greater proficiency.