Gov. Gavin Newsom calls for constitutional amendment to curb gun access

[WalkerinSC]

16. That's an argument you need to be careful making.

The musket and muzzle loading rifle was the standard infantry weapon of the day. One could argue that the 2nd Amendment was written that a citizen had a right to the same arms available to the military. It's a slippery slope. I don't have any problems with background checks, minimum ages (I couldn't buy a handgun until 21, wasn't a big deal), or even a short waiting period. I would go as far to require training certs to buy or possess particular types of rifles (bolt action, single shot, semi auto) and shotguns (breech, pump, semi auto) like required in SC to obtain a hunting license. The sticky point is the "assault weapon". How will that be classified? Attachments? Military heritage (which would be all guns)? Removable magazine? I have a Ruger Mini 14. Is it an assault rifle. It is used by police in some countries and can use 5.54 or .223? Mine is chambered for .44 Magnum but it is still the same rifle in looks and operation. Will this grandfather in existing ownership or will the government be buying them from individuals?

Like I said, most are reasonable but will be a hard sell in most areas. You never know until you try though.