Gun Control & RKBA
In reply to the discussion: Many gun owners are hidden criminals. [View all]krispos42
(49,445 posts)It is about people that haven't been arrested for violating any laws because nobody knows they've broken the law. This has nothing to do with the strength or weakness of the body of law or any law in particular, or necessarily even enforcement. I've downloaded $10,000 worth of music and movies illegally. I'm an unknown felon, a "hidden criminal" that police (and the RIAA) are unaware exists. I own guns. I shouldn't... right?
Of course, I generally have to be convicted before I have my right to own a gun formally removed, but whatever.
And the broadness of the brush also paint those that don't commit crimes and violence. If a pothead owns a gun, then he's technically a "hidden criminal". It does not logically follow that he's committing crimes and violence with the gun.