What's your opinion of gun control?

[pearlmen]

i think anyone should be allowed to hold a gun if he passed sanity test and can be trusted..

And that's exactly what is being done because no government can just issue licence to hold gun to anybody without passing those tests you mentioned there but the issue is not about the test because someone who is trusted today can become untrusted tomorrow so in my own opinion, if government can perform its own responsibility of the protection of life and property, then there is no reason why I should have a gun in the first place because what will I use it for afterall.

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[Basmaty1212]

i think anyone should be allowed to hold a gun if he passed sanity test and can be trusted..

And that's exactly what is being done because no government can just issue licence to hold gun to anybody without passing those tests you mentioned there but the issue is not about the test because someone who is trusted today can become untrusted tomorrow so in my own opinion, if government can perform its own responsibility of the protection of life and property, then there is no reason why I should have a gun in the first place because what will I use it for afterall.

Nobody is forced to have a weapon. It is everyone's right. If you have no desire to defend his life then that is your right. I believe that it is impossible to restrict gun rights to those who value his life and wants to protect her.

[BADecker]

i think anyone should be allowed to hold a gun if he passed sanity test and can be trusted..

Are you the one who devises the sanity test?     

[RedX]

Gun control is useless as long as there are people who sell firearms illegally. The government conducts test to know if you are responsible of owning a gun but I think they should concentrate more on bringing down illegal firearm vendors because that is where most of violent, insane or criminally-minded people get theirs.

[BADecker]

Gun control is useless as long as there are people who sell firearms illegally. The government conducts test to know if you are responsible of owning a gun but I think they should concentrate more on bringing down illegal firearm vendors because that is where most of violent, insane or criminally-minded people get theirs.

You forgot to mention all the unlicensed people who make and sell guns lawfully, even if Government says they do it illegally.

[Lancusters]

Gun control is useless as long as there are people who sell firearms illegally. The government conducts test to know if you are responsible of owning a gun but I think they should concentrate more on bringing down illegal firearm vendors because that is where most of violent, insane or criminally-minded people get theirs.

You forgot to mention all the unlicensed people who make and sell guns lawfully, even if Government says they do it illegally.

Could you explain how it is legal to produce and sell the weapons if you don't have the license for it. It seems to me that this is impossible. I have a weapon and I love it. I am advocating that a man could always carry the weapon and was ready to protect myself and others.

[BADecker]

Gun control is useless as long as there are people who sell firearms illegally. The government conducts test to know if you are responsible of owning a gun but I think they should concentrate more on bringing down illegal firearm vendors because that is where most of violent, insane or criminally-minded people get theirs.

You forgot to mention all the unlicensed people who make and sell guns lawfully, even if Government says they do it illegally.

Could you explain how it is legal to produce and sell the weapons if you don't have the license for it. It seems to me that this is impossible. I have a weapon and I love it. I am advocating that a man could always carry the weapon and was ready to protect myself and others.

Legal has to do with the things that people say and write. Somebody, or some group, write the words, "It is legal [or illegal] to produce and sell guns without a license." If you and your little group say it is legal, then it is. The people who say it is illegal are just people. They are not gods. They are not any more people than you are.

The question is, who is the stronger, you or they?

The lawful part already is listed under ideals of private property throughout the Constitution and Amendments, and specifically the 2nd Amendment when talking about guns. But you have to be clear that the guns are your PROPERTY. Don't call them guns when there is a court contest.

[ivan.daineko23]

Whoever does not say, I think that having a gun in your pocket will make you feel calmer. Of course, these weapons will not save from the terrorist, but the house will always be protected by what.

[BADecker]

Whoever does not say, I think that having a gun in your pocket will make you feel calmer. Of course, these weapons will not save from the terrorist, but the house will always be protected by what.

Terrorists are terrorists because they are too scared to be soldiers. They will be much more scared if they know people have guns to protect themselves. They might be scared enough to not even be terrorists.

[Sithara007]

Whoever does not say, I think that having a gun in your pocket will make you feel calmer. Of course, these weapons will not save from the terrorist, but the house will always be protected by what.

Depends on some other factors as well. For example, if you are living in an area where there is an elevated risk of kidnappings and home invasions, then having a gun may make you feel more secure and safe.

[olyaru]

Whoever does not say, I think that having a gun in your pocket will make you feel calmer. Of course, these weapons will not save from the terrorist, but the house will always be protected by what.

Terrorists are terrorists because they are too scared to be soldiers. They will be much more scared if they know people have guns to protect themselves. They might be scared enough to not even be terrorists.

Another choice would be a good permitted weapon, not just pistols and shotguns. If the assault rifles were in accessibility or grenades, then the terrorists did not prove their opinion with the shahid's belt, but with a poster in their hands.

[Lieldoryn]

Whoever does not say, I think that having a gun in your pocket will make you feel calmer. Of course, these weapons will not save from the terrorist, but the house will always be protected by what.

Terrorists are terrorists because they are too scared to be soldiers. They will be much more scared if they know people have guns to protect themselves. They might be scared enough to not even be terrorists.

Another choice would be a good permitted weapon, not just pistols and shotguns. If the assault rifles were in accessibility or grenades, then the terrorists did not prove their opinion with the shahid's belt, but with a poster in their hands.

What's a grenade? They are banned in all countries. Any weapon that leaves its traces and it is possible to track down the owner if the weapon is legal. Grenades do not leave such traces, and dangerous to others. As for guns in my country, no problem with them. I can have a legal gun, but mass shootings have not been recorded.

[BADecker]

Firearms Technology and the Original Meaning of the Second Amendment

This argument is based on ignorance of the history of firearms. It is true that in 1791 the most common firearms were handguns or long guns that had to be reloaded after every shot. But it is not true that repeating arms, which can fire multiple times without reloading, were unimagined in 1791. To the contrary, repeating arms long predate the 1606 founding of the first English colony in America. As of 1791, repeating arms were available but expensive.

This article explains why the price of repeating arms declined so steeply. Then it describes some of the repeating arms that were already in use when the Second Amendment was ratified, including the 22-shot rifle that was later carried on the Lewis and Clark expedition.

One of the men to credit for why repeating arms became much less expensive during the 19th century is James Madison, author of the Second Amendment. During Madison's presidency (1809-17), Secretary of War James Monroe (who would succeed Madison as president), successfully promoted legislation to foster the development of firearms technology. In particular, the federal armories at Springfield, Mass., and Harpers Ferry, Va., were ordered to invent the means of producing firearms with interchangeable parts.

https://fee.org/articles/firearms-technology-and-the-original-meaning-of-the-second-amendment/.

[Lancusters]

We see that it was the right decision. America has become a country No. 1 in the world for the production of weapons and its quality. Amendment 2 will exist forever and make America great. No, Trump won't do it.

[BADecker]

Public Schools Resort to Child Abuse to Further Anti-Gun Agenda

I even had a U.S. vs. U.K. stupidity contest that featured many examples of anti-gun lunacy, though Canada may actually win the prize for the most absurd case of political correctness.

But I eventually stopped sharing these types of stories because it seemed there were so many and I felt like I was making the same points over and over again.

Time for the hiatus to end. I've run across a handful of stories that are so preposterous that I can't resist revisiting the issue.

Punishing Make-Believe

Here's our first example. A local television station in North Carolina reports that a little girl was suspended because she pretended that a stick was a gun while playing with her friends.

Read more at https://fee.org/articles/public-schools-resort-to-child-abuse-to-further-anti-gun-agenda/.

[L00n3y]

It should be implemented because owners view gun as a display of power. There are some people who threat the lives of others because they have guns or display it to public to know that they have the advantage in the situation. Even officials become to succumb in power and take advantage of that weapon to threat the civilians. And even when you are legally having a gun and you have a permit to carry, when time comes that you can't control your anger and hate, you migh have ended up killing ithers or yourself.

[Sithara007]

It should be implemented because owners view gun as a display of power. There are some people who threat the lives of others because they have guns or display it to public to know that they have the advantage in the situation. Even officials become to succumb in power and take advantage of that weapon to threat the civilians. And even when you are legally having a gun and you have a permit to carry, when time comes that you can't control your anger and hate, you migh have ended up killing ithers or yourself.

What is wrong with displaying the guns? At least doing so can discourage the home invasions and violent robberies. As per the statistic, guns save more lives than those which are lost.

[Sungoku]

Guns are made for one purpose, and that purpose is to kill.
I believe that guns are not weapons, they are tools. How they are used is up to the person holding it.
Guns are especially dangerous in the hands of people who don't know how to use them (i.e., kids and teenagers) as well as those who are mentally ill and/or have a temper problem.
Gun control will not stop violence because a violent person doesn’t need a gun to be violent.
After the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, support for gun control increased dramatically.

Generally in America, the support for gun control has outweighed the support for gun rights.
Are gun control laws constitutional?
What would be your ideal set of laws regarding firearms?

in my oppinion
Gun politics is an area of American politics that is primarily defined by the actions of two groups: gun control and gun rights activists. These groups often disagree on the interpretation of laws and court cases related to firearms as well as about the effects of gun control on crime and public safety.

[BADecker]

When Seconds Count: Home Invasion Victim Waits Over an Hour for Police to Arrive

In rural areas, a gun has many different uses. Aside from self-defense, they can also be used for hunting, putting down injured livestock, and culling pests and predators. Plus, there are a lot more opportunities to shoot firearms recreationally in the countryside.

People who live in cities however, don't have as much respect for firearms, because they don't need them nearly as much. In the city, the only reason you'll need a gun is for self-defense, and even then it doesn't seem very important to most urban dwellers. After all, why would you need a gun to protect yourself in a densely populated area, where a phone call can bring the police to your door in a few minutes? Life in the city is very different from life in the countryside, where it'll probably take a half hour or longer for the police to show up at your front door.

Read more at http://www.shtfplan.com/headline-news/he-had-a-gun-to-my-head-home-invasion-victim-waits-over-an-hour-for-police-to-arrive_05122017.

[BADecker]

Tested: EAA Witness Elite 1911 Polymer Pistol

Manufactured by numerous companies, the M1911 pistol's longevity is a tribute to its sound design. The Italian firm of Tanfoglio has combined the century-old mechanism with modern polymer manufacturing to produce a new take on the classic single-stack M1911. Imported by European American Armory, the polymer-frame Witness Elite 1911 Polymer .45 ACP pistol weighs 25 percent less than a comparable steel-frame M1911, without sacrificing accuracy or controllability.

The keys to the Witness Elite's frame are the two steel inserts that handle the firing stresses, incorporate the gun's frame rails and locate critical pins. A simple roll pin is used to retain the forward insert within the synthetic frame. It combines the feed ramp and the bottom barrel lug recess, as well as the hole for the slide stop pin, which captures the barrel's link. The inserts also have slide rails machined into them to ensure there is no metal-to-plastic contact. To facilitate feeding, the feed ramp has been polished.

Read more at https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2017/5/5/tested-eaa-witness-elite-1911-polymer-pistol/.