M1 Carbine Imports Banned

[Straw Man]

78. Still bobbing and weaving, I see.

Government.

So government should decide what a legitimate reason for collecting firearms is? And you have no opinion on the matter? C'mon, step up. What do you think?

I see gun violence rates that are higher than other Westernized countries. If you find this discussion annoying, you're free to pick up your toys and go away.

And precisely what does this have to do with collecting relic firearms? Can you give me some stats on how many crimes of violence are committed with M1 Garands and carbines? I'll give you a hint: it ain't many. What I find annoying is your pretense that you are engaging in a discussion when in fact you have avoided all substantive issues in favor of talking about your freshman philosophy seminar and your favorite films. Them's the toys, my friend.

You basically are making that argument when you refuse to answer the question of how many guns is enough. I asked you first. I've made my opinions on this matter well known.

So you're still attempting to link curio gun collecting to the nuclear arms race? You didn't get any of what I said there, did you? Go back and read it again.

No, you haven't made your opinions known, because I don't know what they are. Please give me an answer. I gave you one. It's your turn. I don't even expect a number: some comprehensible criteria will do.

I think the description of "curio and relic firearms" is more accurate when talking about muskets etc. than the M-1 Garand which is still made for sale in the marketplace.

So that's what you think? Were you aware that new-production muskets are still made for sale in the marketplace? Were you aware that the government has created the category of "Curio and Relic Federal Firearms License" and has classified the M1 Garand and carbine as C&R eligible? You know, that government to which you choose to defer for determinations of what is right and proper in gun collecting? You wouldn't be second-guessing the good old ATF, would you?

Care to answer: how many guns is enough? Don't run away from it, give an answer...

I gave you an answer. Did you not see it? Could you not comprehend it? Were you looking for a number? I'm sorry, but the number depends on the individual. Is that answer satisfactory? Or let's put it this way: There should not be a limit on how many firearms a law-abiding individual can own. If you think there should be, come up with a number and make your case.