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In reply to the discussion: The new gun safety study that gun nuts don’t want you to hear about [View all]Sancho
(9,201 posts)meanwhile, my license includes various test cases that would prevent dangerous people from possessing and using guns - which keeps me safe.
It also includes cases where people are subjected to background checks of different sorts - which keeps me safe.
It also includes required training or passing a test of knowledge and skill - which keeps me safe.
It also includes waiting periods- which keeps me safe.
It also includes limits on some types of weapons - which keeps me safe.
It also includes transportation and storage requirements - which keeps me safe.
We can go on and on about the rights of the public to be free from various harms, but it boils down in layman terms to keeping the public safe within practical reason.
I'm sure you are aware there are limits on "constitutional rights" like the classic: shouting "fire" in a crowded theater.
All of the above "limits" on the 2nd amendment are enacted to prevent public harm. There are conflicts and debates, even among the SC justices and different interpretations over the years. The "right" to possess a gun can be limited. In my license, the major limit has nothing to do with the type of gun (for example). I simply limit the PEOPLE who are likely dangerous from possessing guns, at least easy possession is restricted. The license is a tool. The 2nd does not say, "No license or permit will be issued."