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A few glaring problems...first, his main idea is to regulate guns like cars. Okay, our closest model to that is a conceal carry license. You go through extensive training in most states, background checks, you bring the gun you plan on being your main side arm to the training, and the instructor runs through laws, training, tips, et cetera (at least that is how Louisiana is done and most states I know of). But then he associates concealed carry expansion across the US as something negative. Its currently the closest model of licensing gun usage that closely mimics regulating cars. Plus, I'd love to know the stats on how many concealed carry permit holders have committed violent crimes with a gun. It is probably very minuscule considering the training and extensive background/fingerprinting required by most states.
I don't agree with everything in the piece, but I don't think it is poorly written.
But I guess we can do what we always do, which talk about it on Facebook for a couple of days then forget about it without doing anything.
I thought it was a good article that brought up some valid points for consideration. I know it's probably 20 years too late, but one solution for reducing casualties in those situations where the intent is mass killings is to not let the average citizen have access to magazine clips that hold 30/60/100 rounds before the perpetrator has to reload. And eliminating guns that can shoot 4-6 rounds per second. If all guns had only a 6 shot capacity where each round was individually hand loaded, many (not all) lives could be saved. All the guns I own are that way. You don't see killers who want to inflict as much havoc as they can in mass shootings ever choose that kind of weapon... because it would take too long to rip off 100 rounds and multiple round clips in rapid firing arms are much more efficient for their evil purposes. But I don't know what can be done about that now since relaxed laws and unregulated "gun shows" have so many in circulation.
and herein lies the problem........we want to deflect or outright deny there is a problem.
I have no problem with thoughtful discussion around gun laws, but if people want to hurt people, they will find a way. I stand by my belief that these atrocities are manifestations of a cultural problem. The unfortunate thing is that culture is one of the hardest things to fix, IMHO.
I didn’t think of you as mean... more condescending and arrogant trying to deflect away from what I stated and make it personal. Did it make you feel better?I don't want to be mean, this tells me all I need to know on your knowledge of guns.
Continued proposals and past attempts by Congress have been like getting new tires or windshield wipers on a car that needs its engine rebuilt.I have no problem with thoughtful discussion around gun laws, but if people want to hurt people, they will find a way. I stand by my belief that these atrocities are manifestations of a cultural problem. The unfortunate thing is that culture is one of the hardest things to fix, IMHO.
There is nothing to deflect when you aren't making coherent points.I didn’t think of you as mean... more condescending and arrogant trying to deflect away from what I stated and make it personal. Did it make you feel better?
That’s a good point. The FBI really screwed up. Heads should roll.Thousands chanting "no more guns" at an anti-gun rally in Florida (no policy is worse than one made in knee-jerk response to a tragedy).
But my question is...where are the chants demanding accountability from law enforcement who didn't follow protocol to likely prevent this? If they can't handle what is currently on their plate, what makes us think they can enforce new laws?
Obviously, it won't bring anyone back. But for Pete's sake, we've seen the system fail several times. The Sutherland Springs shooting brought about issues with reporting violent crimes to the background check system. If this can bring about a change in the way things are investigated or what would constitute as pre-meditating behavior where they can at least follow through with protocol, that would be beneficial.That’s a good point. The FBI really screwed up. Heads should roll.