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I'm afraid I am unable to get past the notion that I consider gun ownership wholly unnecessary, and the fact of its being seen by anyone as an inalienable right utterly alien. The ideas that Jag_Warrior has put forward strike me as eminently sensible, but I would hope that they or their like would represent a first step towards weaning people off guns. That, to me, is the only truly desirable end result.Quote:
Originally Posted by Starter
Well, fortunately those of us that do live in this country and do believe in such rights and do not feel any such weaning is either necessary or desirable are protected by the document that ultimately governs our country. Actually, more than one of my replies today were made while at the range with my son and my .40, my latest AR, a vintage browning auto loader and a case of skeet. Quite an enjoyable day keeping the skills sharp. Only downside was having to wait almost 30 minutes for an open bench at the rifle range. No one was harmed in the exercise of my rights ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by BDunnell
Just a question, earlier on this thread it was mentioned that there should be a law saying that somebody who has had or has a mental illness would be prohibited from owing a firearm. Does that mean people are not going to come out that they are suffering a mental illness because of the fact that if they do come out it will mean they will never be able to own a gun?
Possibly, however that is already the case. Anyone that has been committed to a mental institution is prohibited from purchasing a firearm. Many jurisdictions already require such persons to surrender all firearms. In my state this also applies to persons that have had a cIvil protective order against them, regardless of whether criminal charges are ever filed. They don't get their firearms back as long as the protective order is in place. It is the questionable legality of reporting a medical condition to the government where no current evidence of criminal or violent behavior. That is a privacy issue that will have to be resolved legally and socially.Quote:
Originally Posted by leighton323
well if you want to take guns from criminals you could try a "Drugs for Gun" program. The feds have a lot of drugs they could trade.
While I can well understand why shooting is an enjoyable activity for those who practice it, I am delighted that none of my day has been spent doing anything connected with protecting my own safety.Quote:
Originally Posted by nigelred5
Dang! I would swipe my oozie for a pound of punto rojo!
Might have a gun or two I might take atrade for some herbal pain relief. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by race aficionado
It's was as much to relieve stress and continue to ensure my ability to feed my family as much to protect myself. Ducks fly damn fast so I have to stay sharp and while I don't routinely hunt with my AR, I have bagged a nice meaty 8pt whitetail with one. It's just prudent to stay proficient with any firearm one owns. It'll be three different ones at the range this weekend.Quote:
Originally Posted by BDunnell
That's why we're Americans, not just in name, but in attitude. That attitude was born partially in England's treatment of the colonies. (Also see India, Kenya, etc.) It also probably has a lot to do with why we had to pull England's bacon out of the fire a couple of times. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by BDunnell
So, because you hold one (unrealistic) idealistic stance, the rest of the world must fall into step with you or you're not going to play? Rigid thoughts and behaviors are nice in a text book and idealism sometimes has it's day for a bit, but in the end pragmatism rules the world.