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In reply to the discussion: Did the Founding Fathers mean to keep arms IN a regulated milita [View all]SoutherDem
(2,307 posts)I am sorry, but go back and read posts from Friday. Talk to many of the members of the NRA. Talk to those who think a president who hasn't done one thing to restrict gun ownership want to "take all our guns", I was told by someone on Friday we have too many regulations already that the only additional regulation we could have would be total banning. I think you will find some. If not maybe I should ask what are unreasonable reasonable regulations?
But to answer your question,
A national law where you can't choose which states laws you want to follow. The strongest law is only as good as the weakest as long as someone can pick a state with weak laws to buy guns.
Required training class, one which is serious, not a 30 minute lecture, and which requires a proficiently test. Similar to getting a drivers license.
Realizing that for hunting and normal self defense some guns or accessories may not be needed. I am not saying make these weapons illegal, but have a greater demonstration of need. As I understand, from those on the gun forum here on DU if you are willing to go thought the process and pay the tax for the stamp. Someone can own fully automatic weapons. I am not saying go that far, but having to demonstrate need or mental health and having someone make the decision who is not wanting to make a sale.
I don't really have an opinion on the number of guns which can be owned or the amount of ammo one can own. I understand collectors and those who target practice may go through a lot of ammo. But, possibly a month or year limit which could be waived with a reasonable explanation.
I feel those are reasonable and do to infringe ones right to bear arms.