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In reply to the discussion: Why not start here... [View all]sarisataka
(20,616 posts)14. I believe a few small steps would be a nice beginning
but a total package deal would be optimum. I do not know if opening NFA would be a big enough carrot. Most gun owners cannot afford a full auto piece, though I can see suppressors being fairly popular.
I would think that national reciprocity would appeal to a far greater number. To balance the current issues with state variances, leave the licensing at the state level but have federally mandated minimum standards of class time and skill demonstration that state programs must meet for those they issue carry permits.
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This part "use in a violent act" could be used to outlaw legal defensive use of a firearm.
oneshooter
Sep 2013
#21
Great point. We would definitely have to refine the language to exclude defensive uses.
NYC_SKP
Sep 2013
#22
I get that universal background checks are the "low hanging fruit" of gun restriction proposals
Pullo
Sep 2013
#5
I would expect that crap from the NRA. But if the alternative is good enough, that will be
Eleanors38
Sep 2013
#56
Frankly, mass shootings are a diff breed of cat compared to the drone of violent crime.
Eleanors38
Sep 2013
#39
I appreciate this thread, sarisataka. Rational, mature. I wish others could find it in their heart
NYC_SKP
Sep 2013
#29
No, and I hope he doesn't any crappy songs about the 7 seals. Animals deserve better.
Eleanors38
Sep 2013
#47
Change that "7days of a theft" to "7 days of the discovery of a theft".
GreenStormCloud
Sep 2013
#32