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In reply to the discussion: The root of all problems with guns [View all]GreenStormCloud
(12,072 posts)29. Because he said that he wants to ban all assault weapons.
When he realizes that so-called assault weapons account for only a tiny portion of murders and that handguns account for most gun murders, he will want to ban them too.
I agree that this young guy should not have access to any gun.
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You sound bambozzled by your own kid. I have to admit, I was religious when my kid was small.
freshwest
Jan 2013
#8
Why should you take my guns away from me, because your son is troubled? N/T
GreenStormCloud
Jan 2013
#3
Anyone who has been convicted of a violent crime should be on the NICS list.
GreenStormCloud
Jan 2013
#27
I demystified firearms for my stepson, as my stepfather did for me at age 10.
slackmaster
Jan 2013
#14