Gun Control & RKBA
In reply to the discussion: What a novel idea! [View all]Starboard Tack
(11,181 posts)UBC is good, but I seriously doubt its effectiveness.
Which laws do you think are not being enforced and what penalties are too lenient?
Safe storage is already encouraged. How about making it mandatory, with harsh consequences for those who fail to comply? Accountability is extremely low right now.
Are weapons not removed from violent felons? Of course they should be, but that is existing law.
How do you propose screening for mental health issues without treading on other rights?
Isn't the ATF fully funded already? If not, I'm sure they can borrow a few billion from the DEA and ICE, who are pissing away your tax dollars daily.
NICS for private sales is good.
Standardized training nationwide is good and essential, especially if you want to keep the "B".
War on drugs and gang violence are both good. Get rid of those and many gun owners will change their mind about carrying.
The only "end" I seek is to reduce violent death and injury. I have no objection to gun ownership, unless it can be shown to be the cause of the problem.
I am not presently a gun owner, nor am I living in the States, so apart from having family and friends there, I have no dog in this fight. But I enjoy shooting and if I were a gun owner living in the US, I would be fighting to retain my rights, by trying to keep other gun owners in line and not fucking things up for the rest. I wouldn't be wasting my time insulting MAIG and MOMS against guns and Bloomberg and Brady et al.. Your problem is not with the "grabbers" but with the wingnuts and the NRA.