My perspective is that it's a form of compromise already given by law-abiding citizens that is rarely acknowledged. Strictly following the word of 2A we shouldn't need a tax stamp for suppressors, prohibited from owning pre-1986 autos, register for guns in some states, be prohibited from mags over 10 rounds in some areas, outright prohibited from possession, or need to apply concealed weapons permits. As we've learned in the past though, give and inch and the other side takes a mile. That's why the heels are dug in so well on the idea of gun ownership and not accepting additional regulations.
Speaking of militias, there's a reason that concept is not pushed by the left. The last thing the left or even the govt wants is a bunch of like-minded conservatives forming armed organizations and regularly training together. :usa2:
"When people die of drug overdoses in America, we don't ask the drug dealers how to fix the problem; so when people are killed by guns in America, why should we give a shit what the hell the NRA has to say?"
I’m just a simple shotgun owner (since Sandy and only for home protection) so I’m not deep into guns....but what are you referring to with “As we've learned in the past though, give and inch and the other side takes a mile. “??
I hear that often and don’t understand the basis of it. What was “taken”?
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But somehow you believe banning guns will stop evil people from committing mass murder.
up!
Here's a short list of what's been taken:
Full auto
Sound Suppressors
Mail order
Purchase without background checks
Imports that don't meet 92r compliance
Short barreled rifles & shotguns
That's federal level. State level differs for each state.
Here in CO we have a 15 round magazine capacity limit and universal back ground checks. Which have been total failures from stopping any crimes from being committed by the way.
So much has already been taken and each time it does nothing as criminals don't follow laws and continue to kill people. So then anti gun folks want to take more and say it's a "compromise" and "we don't want to take your guns" obviously there is no compromise and obviously they will jbe at continue to take more away- but hey it's "common sense" so who cares about being honest.
And what you feel is an acceptable "limit" doesn't matter because you don't get to speak on behalf of the millions of responsible individuals that own these apparatus, just as I wouldn't get to set acceptable limits on your free speech or due process.
That's the thing, they have been totally brainwashed by an industry and party that have no interest in them thinking critically. There is no real threat of bans, the support doesn't exist, just like there is no real threat of a constitutional amendment.You’re probably a really good, responsible guy but a bit hysterical. Where in this thread was “banning guns” ever suggested? Or that any change would “stop” or completely eradicate mass murder?
Change is needed but no further regulation or controls will ever 100% stop the problem.........but that doesn’t mean you don’t pursue reasonable measures to make progress toward greatly lessening the problem.
Kind of common sense, no?
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This is why gun owners need to be leading the charge for gun control.Here's a short list of whats been taken:
Full auto
Sound Suppressors
Mail order
Purchase without background checks
Imports that don't meet 92r compliance
Short barreled rifles & shotguns
That's federal level. State level differs for each state.
Here in CO we have a 15 round magazine capacity limit and universal back ground checks. Which have been total failures from stopping any crimes from being committed by the way.
So much has already been taken and each time it does nothing as criminals don't follow laws and continue to kill people. So then anti gun folks want to take more and say it's a "compromise" and "we don't want to take your guns" obviously there is no compromise and obviously they will jbe at continue to take more away- but hey it's "common sense" so who cares about being honest.
Here's a short list of whats been taken:
Full auto
Sound Suppressors
Mail order
Purchase without background checks
Imports that don't meet 92r compliance
Short barreled rifles & shotguns
That's federal level. State level differs for each state.
Here in CO we have a 15 round magazine capacity limit and universal back ground checks. Which have been total failures from stopping any crimes from being committed by the way.
So much has already been taken and each time it does nothing as criminals don't follow laws and continue to kill people. So then anti gun folks want to take more and say it's a "compromise" and "we don't want to take your guns" obviously there is no compromise and obviously they will jbe at continue to take more away- but hey it's "common sense" so who cares about being honest.
This is why gun owners need to be leading the charge for gun control.
Supressors are a great example, they are good and IMO should be required in a lot of situations. But because gun owners don't want to participate, you get gun laws written by people who only see supressors on guns used by assassins in movies.
The majority of Americans want more restrictions on guns, so gun owners can either figure out sensible controls or end up with things like barrel shrouds and other plastic parts being banned
All of us, even the gun owners here, acknowledge that the 2nd amendment is not limitless and gun control is constitutional, so gun owners should be the ones coming up with ideas for what gun control makes sense.
I suggest raising the age to 21 for all gun purchases, requiring background checks for all gun purchases, requiring sellers keep a record of all gun sales, waiting periods for all gun purchases, federal standards for concealed or open carry, requiring a permit to carry a gun, treating high capacity magazines like NFA items, federal gun storage requirements, liability insurance for guns, allow the CDC to study gun violence, and a minimal tax onguns and ammo
None of those things would prevent a law abiding person from owning a gum or carrying a gun for protection
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That's the thing, they have been totally brainwashed by an industry and party that have no interest in them thinking critically. There is no real threat of bans, the support doesn't exist, just like there is no real threat of a constitutional amendment.
Both the NRA and Republican party have an interest in tying gun control to a cultural position. They want gun control to be synonymous with apple pie, and baseball games, and family farms, and sitting on the front porch, and southern traditions when there is no reason why it can't be looked at independently. The Republican party wants guns to be synonymous with culture so they can use it as a dog whistle to keep people supporting their awful positions that don't actually help the middle class and the NRA wants to combine it with culture because in actuality the majority of people, and gun owners, support increased gun control.
The reality is that not long ago the NRA supported increased gun control, they were against guns in schools and said absolutely not to arming teachers, and realized that responsible gun owners were okay with gun control. Obama never did a single thing to threaten gun rights, and in fact gun rights were widened while he was president, but the NRA and Republican party were able to use fear mongering throughout his administration to gain influence.
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So people’s inability to mail order a full auto suppressed assault rifle is a problem for you?
Btw no one respond to off-choader, their username, photo, and signature make it exceedingly clear that they are just a troll. Ignore them, don't respond to any of their posts.
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That's just it: the vast majority of gun owners are responsible and are not causing these issues. We as a society are not doing enough to prevent these occurrences and are perhaps enabling them (media coverage, lack of enforcement of laws, ignoring red flags, lack of security, parenting failures, overuse of prescriptions, etc). And what you feel is an acceptable "limit" doesn't matter because you don't get to speak on behalf of the millions of responsible individuals that own these apparatus, just as I wouldn't get to set acceptable limits on your free speech or due process.
We have drug prohibition. They're all illegal. And yet we still have drug overdoses.
That's called a clue, buddy. It ain't the drugs. It's the people.
Your argument is rediculius in the first place. The NRA doesn't deal Guns for starters. Second the NRA is just a group of gun owners millions strong.
We all want people who use guns illegally to be in prison. And kept there.
This thread is showing how little the anti crowd actually knows about guns, current restrictions and reality in general.
Total ban on drugs and yet thousands die from overdose. But somehow you believe banning guns will stop evil people from committing mass murder.
It's so painful to hear and see how ignorant and asleep people are.
Keep blaming the gun and nothing will change. It's a circle of madness. Wake the hell up!
I mean, come on! You didn't even know about 80% lowers and frames for rifles and handguns that could be easily drilled and finished with a drill press and jig! You laughed at the idea as fantasy.
So yeah, maybe you anti folks should listen to firearms enthusiasts about guns- we actually know about them!!!
Like the difference between 3 ten round magazines and one thirty round magazine is about 3/10's of a second to fire the same 30 rounds.
Like a bump stock is easily replicated with a shoe string.
How about 99% of gun crimes/deaths being perpetrated with hand guns, yet that less than 1% committed with AR-15's... and, and you call for "assault weapons" bans!!!
What's the difference between a colt 6920 ar15 and a Ruger mini 14 ranch rifle? Pretty much nothing other than one "looks scarier" to people who know nothing about guns so they want to ban it!
It's sad to see people with such little info act as if they know solutions to problems they don't even understand in the first place.
There ARE limitations on free speech. Slander/libel, dangerous speech (yelling "fire" in a crowded theater), etc...