The Gun Control Thread!

[Redefeatbush04]

I have a relatively simple position: gun control is GOOD in some areas and BAD in others.

In Idaho, guns are usually used for hunting, or for protection. Restrictions are just annoyances that do relatively little but frustrate.

In New Jersey, guns are usually used for hunting people instead of animals. There is no other purpose but to kill people with.

I believe that criminals will get guns anyway, understand that. I also believe that people have a constitutional right to carry a gun, and that in doing so one may protect themselves against criminals. I also believe that certain protective restrictions need to be put on guns. Gun control is necessary to keep order, but the emphasis should be placed on personal responciblity, and we should punish those that commit crimes rather than those that by a gun to protect their little 2 year old from robbers. Speaking of kids, child safety locks are necessary. Registration is also necessary. It should however, be left up to the states because each state has a unique set of circumstances.

[Redefeatbush04]

In New Jersey, guns are usually used for hunting people instead of animals. There is no other purpose but to kill people with.

You probably think that since I live in Toronto, almost like New Jersey, there is no purpose for a gun but to kill people.

I just so happens to be on my university's sharp shooting team.  With a gun, yes, not a bow.  A gun.

You're very narrow minded.

I apologize. To kill people or to practice killing people...better?

[Redefeatbush04]

Less pistols, more rifles.

That is an excellent idea