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Gun Control & RKBA
In reply to the discussion: Please select your view [View all]discntnt_irny_srcsm
(18,544 posts)40. judging others based on their stuff
This is part of my point. The NICS method, IMHO, seems like a very good means for assuring that a firearm isn't sold to an irresponsible person. The pro-control group seems still unhappy with this and pushes for further controls that, IMHO, are fraught with problems.
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Firearm owners are no different than car owners or Hummel figurine collectors in that respect
slackmaster
Jul 2012
#10
Problem is: It ONLY takes one. e.g. Look at the chain-reaction that George Zimmerman set off.
patrice
Jul 2012
#29
Most intelligent people don't carry guns because they know the odds are so low of a situation.
Hoyt
Jul 2012
#121
the honest man does not need laws and the criminal will not follow them
discntnt_irny_srcsm
Jul 2012
#82
I see by the votes that the line has been drawn at the usual place. While, I may have worded #2
Tuesday Afternoon
Jul 2012
#58
Number Two question needs to be reframed so that we educate and prevent those
Tuesday Afternoon
Jul 2012
#97
Sounds to me he has grown up. Or, has always had a mature attitude toward the dang things.
Hoyt
Jul 2012
#92
Before Zimmy shot unarmed teen, he was just like you guys -- supposedly a "law abiding" gun carrier.
Hoyt
Jul 2012
#110
Why are so many posters voting for #2. Aren't all gun owners supposed to be right-wing nuts?
AnotherMcIntosh
Jul 2012
#130