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In reply to the discussion: Gun Fanatics Express Their Support For a Mass Murderer’s Second Amendment Rights [View all]badtoworse
(5,957 posts)Insurance? I have liability insurance that would cover an accident on my part., but even if I didn't, I'm still liable if I kill or injure someone accidentally. Intentional misdeeds are not insurable. I don't need insurance to exercise my 1st Amendment rights, but I can still be sued for libel. No need for insurance.
Regular license renewal? What is the compelling need for that? Once you've been cleared, why should you have to do it again and again?
Background checks are OK, but the onus is on the state to show that you shouldn't have a gun. Your requirement to be examined prior to be issued a license isn't OK because it's arbitrary and subject to abuse by the state. References? Again, that puts the onus on me to show I'm eligible to exercise my rights. The rights are mine and the onus should be on the state to make a case for denying them.
Locked storage while transporting? Sorry, but that makes a gun useless for self defense.
Lose your license for accidental discharge? No way. Accidents and negligence are very different.
These might seem reasonable to you, but to me, they're over the top.