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Here is one of many opinions
My Opinon is that this is not a about gun control but rather controling people.
http://8minutesoffame.com/america-freedom-vs-freedom/
My Opinon is that this is not a about gun control but rather controling people.
http://8minutesoffame.com/america-freedom-vs-freedom/
The gun show loophole needs to either be eliminated or more heavily reduced, as there are zero checks at gun shows and none is required, allowing weapons to fall into the hands of lunatics and criminals "legally."
IMO, these simple steps that does not inhibit the lawful purchase or ownership of any weapon legal today, can reduce the number of weapons used by criminals by reducing the number of stolen firearms and ones bought legally through gun shows.
The Shop
The overall law is state to state
I believe it also depends on if seller is a licensed dealer or a private seller (non-dealer)
Not all sellers at gun shows are dealers holding a FFL
Editor’s note: With a national conversation under way about how to reduce gun violence following the Dec. 14 massacre
in Newtown, Conn., Americans are asking a lot of questions about how firearms are obtained. With the Crossroads of the West Gun Show in town this weekend, we sent a reporter to find out what it’s like to buy a semi-automatic, military-style weapon at a gun show. This is his first-person account:
I purchased and walked out of a gun show Saturday in Reno with a semi-automatic, military-style rifle in less than 30 minutes for under $600.
That would be a REALLY NICE start.
I'm jus' sayin'..
There are some guns in my house. Two for protection. I have never had someone break into my house, and I hope that I never do. However, if that ever does happen, I will be prepared to defend myself. I'm not sure if you Europeans realize how bad some areas are here in the US. I don't live in a bad area, but there are many law abiding Americans that do, and that gun they have by their bed at night has been used or will be used to protect themselves. It's sad, but that's the world we live in right now. Is someone going to break into my house every night? No. Am I going to crash every time I go riding? No. However, you'll never see me riding without a helmet on, and you'll never see me without a gun in my house.
In a hypothetical situation where the government somehow were to take away every gun on the street, our murders would obviously drop, as would our mass murders, but what about crime in general? Would it go down or up? How about violent crimes such as rape or kidnapping? Would they go up or down? Would our government feel like they have even more power over us to do whatever they wanted? Would our country be more likely to be invaded? Those are the questions you have to ask yourself.
I find it extremely hypocritical of politicians to say that guns need to be taken away, even from law abiding citizens, yet they have armed body guards everywhere they go.
You would be surprised at How respectful and polite People would become if this were the case!!!
We might even become a Civil Society again. No more People Talk'in sh!t. Less or no road rage. Less or none of what happened in Newtown Ct. I almost guarantee there would be Less violent crime. You see if a Punk A$$ thug, or even somewhat mentally disturbed, or distressed person knows they may have to face opposition or force, then most likely they won't do it, At least think twice, or if they do proceed the chances of success or number of victims are greatly diminished.
Criminals tend to look for EASY or weak targets! On the other hand if there is little or no threat, or minimal resistance from your victim, Its very easy! Don't you agree. I myself would prefer not to be a victim!
The question comes up, What does anyone need a semi automatic weapon for? or a 30 round Magazine?
Of course One could also ask What is a person doing riding a 1300cc motorcycle around town at 30 MPH for? What does my Neighbor need a Quad Cab Dully Pickup with 48" in tires on it to drive to work for? Do Civilians Really need or should they own Aircraft or helicopters, They could so easily be used to spread Anthrax, Or in any number of Biological or Chemical Attacks Killing and injuring countless lives?
In the end Crazy people will do Crazy things, and for any free Law abiding citizen to loose their rights in such a futal and reckless attempt to save us from ourselves is Ignorant. Too many people Just do not understand that no matter how good the intentions, it is not worth loosing our CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS!
I just wish there was a way to keep them out of the hands of those who know nothing about firearms, and the kookbags that go off on a killing spree.
There really are no good answers.
Pit Row
You can't legally purchase or possess a fully automatic firearm, correct? It is illegal.
You can't own a rocket launcher.
You can't own a shoulder fired anti-aircraft weapon.
You can't own a Howitzer.
You can't own a tank.
So there are limitations to the 2nd Amendment, just as there are limits to the 1st Amendment and free speech and freedom of the press.
It's wild-eyed zealots on both sides of the argument who are going to fuck shit up.
Radicals are either side do not help their cause.
Not understanding the basics of Constitutionality and law, doesn't help your cause.
It is legal to own a machine gun in over half the states in the US....
and yes, crazy anti-gun zealots are just as bad as any other crazy.
People need to learn to be rational about this, on both sides, or everyone is going to be unhappy with the final outcome.
Yeah, the general public are great about researching the facts to gain an understanding that will allow them to rationally think this through. Just like they did when they supported America invading Iraq because Iraq had all of those weapons of mass destruction that nobody could locate.
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