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In reply to the discussion: I just figured out how to reach those who are apprehensive over gun control. [View all]TnDem
(1,390 posts)35. And again
He made several really good points and you never answered them...
Most realistic people are somewhat skeptical of government lists...Most rural people are VERY skeptical of government lists.
Gun registration you say? I am sure that you are familiar with Australia's "government firearms registration list", correct?
In 1996, Australia used their firearms registry to round all firearms up and destroy them,(with some nominal "payment"
...Most US Gun owners are aware of this bullshit and wish to avoid it.
Especially rural Democrats like me...
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I just figured out how to reach those who are apprehensive over gun control. [View all]
Baitball Blogger
May 2013
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I'm not sure convincing them to commit more illegal acts is a great idea.
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May 2013
#1
If our goal is to create registries, hiding firearms from the state becomes illegal.
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May 2013
#3
A registry provides a list of who owns what firearms and where they're located.
Llewlladdwr
May 2013
#5
Wouldn't you agree that the government couldn't get to everyone on Day One
Baitball Blogger
May 2013
#7
That's why we need to get over their apprehension. There is a lot of benefits we are losing because
Baitball Blogger
May 2013
#16
Yes, but the point of hiding firearms is to conceal the fact that you own them.
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May 2013
#6
Well, it appears her fears are correct, if you and others think a registry is a good idea.
Honeycombe8
May 2013
#25
I'm not expressing opinion @ registry. Just sayin' that their supposed wacky fears are well founded,
Honeycombe8
May 2013
#31
If there was ever a time when the government comes looking for your guns, which
Baitball Blogger
May 2013
#19
If guns were registered, I've heard so-called law-abiding gungeoneers say their boat capsized with
Hoyt
May 2013
#27