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In reply to the discussion: A Sensible Safe Smart Gun Law - Guess Who Hates It [View all]riqster
(13,986 posts)3. I didn't see squat from gun owners.
I saw a lot of quotes from gun manufacturers and their lobbyists.
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Gun fanciers say it doesn't work. I think they are afraid they might pull a Zimmerman and
Hoyt
Jan 2014
#1
If those objections were valid, don't you think S&W would have referenced them in their anouncement?
baldguy
Jan 2014
#9
Gotta take the long-term view. Nothing works all the time, and if we don't start somewhere
Hoyt
Jan 2014
#11
I'm for gun fanciers starting to act "responsibly" with society's best interests in mind, rather
Hoyt
Jan 2014
#18
When gun fanciers stop whining about it. Fact is, I think you guys are afraid of anything that
Hoyt
Jan 2014
#23
Until they invent gun barrels that do not wear, it will not get better.
AtheistCrusader
Jan 2014
#24
The quest for preventing gun violence is not worthless. Gun owners won't stop gun use, so
Hoyt
Jan 2014
#26
Personally, I'm for any hoops that might make you guys stop buying/carrying/promoting gunz.
Hoyt
Jan 2014
#30
Apparently, some local governments think it is a good idea, notwithstanding the whining.
Hoyt
Jan 2014
#36
You mean 'notwithstanding the complete ineffectiveness as a law enforcement tool'?
AtheistCrusader
Jan 2014
#38
That is your opinion. I think it is effective, as do these companies and some states.
Hoyt
Jan 2014
#39
How is one solved crime, ever, an 'effective' law enforcment tool, at a cost of 2.6mill?
AtheistCrusader
Jan 2014
#40
Not exactly, but it is not in society's best interests for you and a bunch of gun fanciers to
Hoyt
Jan 2014
#43
Difficult to get "traction" from right wing gun owners, and they are the majority.
Hoyt
Jan 2014
#45
And, if they get caught with altered gun, they can't have anymore. Problem solved for that miscreant
Hoyt
Jan 2014
#27
Yeah, I'm really concerned about any hassles the poor, pitiful gun fancier is put through.
Hoyt
Jan 2014
#31
Like gunners stance on microstamping, you are not likely to get any meaningful "AID" from them.
Hoyt
Jan 2014
#35
If you want to know why it's opposed, ask the Police in CA why they are exempt.
AtheistCrusader
Jan 2014
#19