Gun Control & RKBA

Buzz Clik

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29. After decades of this, ...

Reply to discntnt_irny_srcsm (Reply #27)

Fri Jun 21, 2013, 08:26 AM

Jun 2013

... the gun lobby has convinced me that simple solutions like registration and background checks are worthless. And, most certainly, the answer is not more guns. So, ban them all. We've been at this for 40 years. Time to smarten up.

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Gun control [View all] discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2013 OP

I voted registration Just Saying Jun 2013 #1

Background checks and registration. rdharma Jun 2013 #2

I would tend to agree with you on UBC discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2013 #11

What is "universal registration"? geckosfeet Jun 2013 #3

Government registration of all firearms. discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2013 #4

That would be a non starter for me, premium Jun 2013 #14

For me as well. discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2013 #15

Likewise. Lizzie Poppet Jun 2013 #41

How would such a thing work? What are the percieved benefits of "universal registration"? geckosfeet Jun 2013 #21

just thoughts discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2013 #22

Not sure how this really benefits anyone at all except the owner of the data.... geckosfeet Jun 2013 #23

Another thought. Bazinga Jun 2013 #24

Hey pal... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2013 #25

Got that. Just taking advantage of the opportunity to elaborate and expand the discussion. geckosfeet Jun 2013 #47

Got that also. discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2013 #52

One of the costlyest parts of Universal Registration... Bay Boy Jun 2013 #28

I can discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2013 #31

I don't think any sane politician would ever say... Bay Boy Jun 2013 #36

Please don't talk about... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2013 #38

I knew someone would pick up on that... Bay Boy Jun 2013 #40

I think most of us know that also. discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2013 #43

What is "universal registration"? rdharma Jun 2013 #5

All of the above. tosh Jun 2013 #6

Kinda like pistachios... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2013 #8

dumb question: Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2013 #7

I suppose then... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2013 #9

Give an example. nt rdharma Jun 2013 #10

I chose one but gejohnston Jun 2013 #12

I would personally prefer if... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2013 #13

MI used to do both until NICS gejohnston Jun 2013 #16

I would prefer to restrict NICS access... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2013 #17

all the dealer does is dial the FBI or state police gejohnston Jun 2013 #18

Yeah discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2013 #19

In my state premium Jun 2013 #20

Ban. 100%. No private possession of firearms. Buzz Clik Jun 2013 #26

Thanks for the reply but... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2013 #27

After decades of this, ... Buzz Clik Jun 2013 #29

Would that include law enforcement and military? Bazinga Jun 2013 #30

private Buzz Clik Jun 2013 #33

If private firearms are banned, premium Jun 2013 #39

You didn't ask me to break it down. Buzz Clik Jun 2013 #45

I don't oppose gun control legislation premium Jun 2013 #48

And you don't see *any* potential problems with that? Bazinga Jun 2013 #42

40 years? Really? How's that? discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2013 #32

Okay. 80 years. Buzz Clik Jun 2013 #35

Laws regarding arms... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2013 #37

I own firearms, but I am sick of the carnage that can happen only with them. Buzz Clik Jun 2013 #44

Some countries tried that gejohnston Jun 2013 #49

re: "...banning firearms will not stop murders with weapons." discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2013 #50

Or even with firearms, for that matter. Lizzie Poppet Jun 2013 #58

We all have our doubts. discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2013 #63

How would registration help solve murders or armed robberies? GreenStormCloud Jun 2013 #69

Don't ask me. I don't push for registration any more. Buzz Clik Jun 2013 #70

No, you now advocate for a complete ban on possesion. Does that include LE? oneshooter Jun 2013 #71

You again. Yeah, I remember when you said that. Buzz Clik Jun 2013 #72

So you are not going to voluntarily give up your firearms? oneshooter Jun 2013 #73

You think this is so clever, but it's a tired, ridiculous approach. Buzz Clik Jun 2013 #74

Hypocrite oneshooter Jun 2013 #75

I'd have to vote for hypocrite CokeMachine Jun 2013 #76

Taking a stand... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2013 #77

Another vote for hypocrite. Rod Walker Jun 2013 #78

prior to those 40 years what did we have? ileus Jun 2013 #60

Is this a quiz? Buzz Clik Jun 2013 #61

What is your plan Jenoch Jun 2013 #34

Then give up the ones you own for destruction. oneshooter Jun 2013 #79

Ok - if I am picking a measure that needs to be passed... wercal Jun 2013 #46

!! Excellent !! discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2013 #53

I agree that the war on drugs has had disastrous results wercal Jun 2013 #57

All of the 'Newtown is a turning point' folks... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2013 #62

Voted checks... gcomeau Jun 2013 #51

1, 3 and 5 being discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2013 #54

Just most obvious and easiest to implement... -eom gcomeau Jun 2013 #55

Makes sense. discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2013 #56

This poll is flawed beyond repair. I passed. n/t DWC Jun 2013 #59

Well thanks for stopping by... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2013 #64

You're welcome DWC Jun 2013 #65

How about "None of The Above"? HolyMoley Jun 2013 #66

Okay... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2013 #67

I could agree to another percent to the gejohnston Jun 2013 #68