What's your opinion of gun control?

[FlamingFingers]

the sale of weapons must be free everyone must be able to possess a weapon in order to be able to spread from various dangers, is a right written in the american constitution

The sale of weapons to a particular age should be increased, Imagine if everyone in this world are able to posses different weapons, victims of fire arm will be so escalated,there will be lots of people being afraid of the fact that shooting could occur any where,  especially kids might be scared of shooting could happen in their schools, everyone should have the right of live without fear of being shot

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[riyadmozu19]

Different country has different rules. Buying a gun with a license is so expensive in our country so only 5% of people buy a gun in a legit way. Maximum people buy a gun in an illegal way. We all know that every government is corrupted , Even if they are caught by the law, they get released after several days and start using again.

[darkangel11]

the sale of weapons must be free everyone must be able to possess a weapon in order to be able to spread from various dangers, is a right written in the american constitution

The sale of weapons to a particular age should be increased, Imagine if everyone in this world are able to posses different weapons, victims of fire arm will be so escalated,there will be lots of people being afraid of the fact that shooting could occur any where,  especially kids might be scared of shooting could happen in their schools, everyone should have the right of live without fear of being shot

Oh really? You're saying that if people had easy access to weapons they would push the society into chaos? Before WWII in Europe it was very easy to buy a weapon. Even now 30% of Germans own a firearm. Does it make the country more dangerous than South Africa, where there's only 10 guns per 100 citizens?
Did USA in the 19th century, where even kids were carrying guns and learning how to shoot somehow turn into chaos?
Do you know that in some EU countries you are not even allowed to shoot an air rifle or a bb gun in your backyard? The laws don't make us safer, they're there to create a society of retards who in case of danger will lie down and beg for mercy and given a gun shoot their own leg instead of the enemy.

[ChrisPop]

The gun owning matter is very sensible. There are a lot of factors to consider, but I can't get this out of my mind: I wouldn't be able to let my kid out alone if I knew most people carry a gun on the street. What if someone has a really bad day and decides to shoot somebody in plain street? A bullet shot is usually lethal, you can't redo things after that. I'd definitely be against this, I hope you guys understand my reason. Not even talking about terrorists, it would be so easy to get guns and go in public..

[BADecker]

^^^ In Arizona, not only is it legal to open carry, but it is legal to conceal carry without a license... whenever you want. And that is for the law-abiding. How many crooks conceal carry in license states, without a license.

Train your kid to respect guns and how to use them. Then let him open carry.

In AZ, people use guns wisely, because they know what will happen to them if they don't. Same anywhere.

[tvbcof]

The gun owning matter is very sensible. There are a lot of factors to consider, but I can't get this out of my mind: I wouldn't be able to let my kid out alone if I knew most people carry a gun on the street. What if someone has a really bad day and decides to shoot somebody in plain street? A bullet shot is usually lethal, you can't redo things after that. I'd definitely be against this, I hope you guys understand my reason. Not even talking about terrorists, it would be so easy to get guns and go in public..

Not even close to true:  https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2688536

Probably worth getting a few basic 'facts' straight then maybe you would be able to get non-issues out of your mind a little better.

I CAN get the idea that every driver on the road can maim or kill me and any of my family by a brief move of the steering wheel out of my head.  Probably it is because there is no intense propaganda campaign against driving.  (We'll have to wait for self-driving cars to be perfected before that one is rolled out.)

[Kwame21]

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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?

I agree with you. Violent people use other materials in their acts. Stabbing incidents have become very common these days. In the absence of a gun, people who intend to cause harm could still go on with it. People possess guns for different reasons. Instead of focusing on the laws too much, I think focus should also be on how to stop or minimize the wrong circulation of guns. Else thousands of laws on gun control may be passed but if the wrong people are still coming into contact with guns, then they will use it for its only intended purpose

[BADecker]

https://i.imgur.com/q6sJpTH.jpg

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?

I agree with you. Violent people use other materials in their acts. Stabbing incidents have become very common these days. In the absence of a gun, people who intend to cause harm could still go on with it. People possess guns for different reasons. Instead of focusing on the laws too much, I think focus should also be on how to stop or minimize the wrong circulation of guns. Else thousands of laws on gun control may be passed but if the wrong people are still coming into contact with guns, then they will use it for its only intended purpose

Be glad that people who use knives and guns for the wrong purpose are usually kinda dumb. If they were smart, they might:

TALON 12 GAUGE Home Made Slam-Fire Shotgun

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-71xYF9avA

The variations on the gun in this video are numerous. But check the other videos in the sidebar.

[BADecker]

Perhaps you don't want a gun. Maybe this is a better way after all. Read the rest of the article.


6 Non-lethal ways to protect yourself if you’re not ready to carry a firearm

Nobody hopes to get into a situation where you must protect yourself. Moreover, not everyone is ready to handle a gun. Improper gun-handling has dire consequences, which can easily translate to life or death. (h/t to ApartmentPrepper.com)

If you don’t want to handle a gun, there are non-lethal ways for you to protect yourself. Check them out below:

1. Home security system

A home security system is a great warning to thieves and possible assailants. A thief spotting a CCTV camera not only stops him/her from entering the house, it also keeps him/her away from your house. Technology has advanced so much that it’s possible to monitor the house on your phone. Some systems can even detect sounds and movement.

Pick a system which fits your budget and needs. If you live in a small apartment, you may only need CCTV cameras and a connection to your phone. On the other hand, if you live in a house in the suburbs, you can set up more complicated systems, like a password-automated door or sound-detecting features.

Aside from these, there are other safety measures that you can apply to your house:

    Add multiple locking mechanisms to your doors.
    Reinforce your door frames to avoid intruders from just breaking them.
    Set up lights in outdoor areas.
    Keep your information safe by emptying your mailbox.

2. Self-defense classes

There are several classes that teach martial arts. Each kind has specific strengths and points. Choose one that you think fits your build and gives you a fighting chance against bigger opponents.

Pick classes with practical techniques and defenses, not those trained for tournaments. There’s a big difference between attacks done in an alley compared to those in a boxing ring.

[Balthazar]

My opinion is simple: "It doesn't work". We have gun control in Russia, for example, and you can dedicate some time to read the news:

https://www.rt.com/russia/473382-blagoveshchensk-shooting-college-witnesses/

He was kicked out of the classroom for being late, but returned with a high-power shotgun and blasted fellow students at point-blank range.

Most of the class hid under tables, but some stood their ground. One classmate stood up, catching the gunman’s eye. “Hey, are you immortal?” the shooter asked, moments before shooting his unarmed victim at point blank range with the comment: “Let’s check it out!”

[BADecker]

My opinion is simple: "It doesn't work". We have gun control in Russia, for example, and you can dedicate some time to read the news:

https://www.rt.com/russia/473382-blagoveshchensk-shooting-college-witnesses/

He was kicked out of the classroom for being late, but returned with a high-power shotgun and blasted fellow students at point-blank range.

Most of the class hid under tables, but some stood their ground. One classmate stood up, catching the gunman’s eye. “Hey, are you immortal?” the shooter asked, moments before shooting his unarmed victim at point blank range with the comment: “Let’s check it out!”

That's one way to make someone immortal. Send him into eternity. Of course, he would have gotten there on his own sooner or later anyway.

[tvbcof]

https://www.rt.com/russia/473382-blagoveshchensk-shooting-college-witnesses/

He was kicked out of the classroom for being late, but returned with a high-power shotgun and blasted fellow students at point-blank range.

Lol!

[bananacue]

In our country you need to secure first a license for your guns and license to carry it outside your residence in order for you have it with you everytime, otherwise you will be penalized for illegal possession of firearms an ammunition. People want to have guns for their protection or as their collection, however there are some who use it in bad act. I think guns should be posessed only by men in uniform and other jobs which gunsare essential and not by any individual.

[BADecker]

I think everybody should possess guns. That way, if a bad guy comes along with a gun, people will be used to guns, and will know how to protect themselves. Besides, if the bad guy shoots me, I want my neighbor to have a gun to take down the bad guy, before the bad guy shoots me again.

It takes police too long to get there. Lots of people could be killed by the bad guy before the cops got there to protect us. After all, some shooters, like the school shooters, aren't shooting to steal something. They are simply shooting to see how many people they can kill before the cops get there.

[guigui371]

I think everybody should possess guns. That way, if a bad guy comes along with a gun, people will be used to guns, and will know how to protect themselves. Besides, if the bad guy shoots me, I want my neighbor to have a gun to take down the bad guy, before the bad guy shoots me again.

It takes police too long to get there. Lots of people could be killed by the bad guy before the cops got there to protect us. After all, some shooters, like the school shooters, aren't shooting to steal something. They are simply shooting to see how many people they can kill before the cops get there.

yes sure, everybody should have a gun !

Then  scene like this one will become reality :
https://youtu.be/pYv39xlyJhc?t=48

[BADecker]

I think everybody should possess guns. That way, if a bad guy comes along with a gun, people will be used to guns, and will know how to protect themselves. Besides, if the bad guy shoots me, I want my neighbor to have a gun to take down the bad guy, before the bad guy shoots me again.

It takes police too long to get there. Lots of people could be killed by the bad guy before the cops got there to protect us. After all, some shooters, like the school shooters, aren't shooting to steal something. They are simply shooting to see how many people they can kill before the cops get there.

yes sure, everybody should have a gun !

Then  scene like this one will become reality :
https://youtu.be/pYv39xlyJhc?t=48

Your video would only happen if people all got their guns tomorrow, and never had time to learn respect. However, your video didn't go far enough. Nobody shot. If they didn't have respect because they weren't eased into guns, there would have been dead folks lying all over the floor. Your video is completely misleading and unrealistic.

[guigui371]

I didn't think I had to put a disclaimer about the fact that the video if from a fictional tv show.
The video wasn't related to any propaganda pro or against guns.
Just a show i saw 1 year ago and your comment made my think about it.

But to be fair, If a bad person shoots you, then your neighbor shoot them before to protect you before they can shoot you a second time (thus saving your life, good neighbor !!).  (FYI this is your example)

What is the likelihood of a 3rd person who had a distorted view (obstruction, wasn't watching closely, bias toward color of different protagonist) of what happened (ie 1st incident where you were shot) decide to shoot your savior because he saw him shooting your shooter. 

[BADecker]

I didn't think I had to put a disclaimer about the fact that the video if from a fictional tv show.
The video wasn't related to any propaganda pro or against guns.
Just a show i saw 1 year ago and your comment made my think about it.

But to be fair, If a bad person shoots you, then your neighbor shoot them before to protect you before they can shoot you a second time (thus saving your life, good neighbor !!).  (FYI this is your example)

What is the likelihood of a 3rd person who had a distorted view (obstruction, wasn't watching closely, bias toward color of different protagonist) of what happened (ie 1st incident where you were shot) decide to shoot your savior because he saw him shooting your shooter. 

Gun respect comes in two parts:
1. You make sure of what you are doing and why you are doing it, before you shoot. Wild Bill Hickok was a USA Western lawman in many different towns back in the mid 1800s. He was a good shooter, but made his decisions too fast. He accidentally killed his own deputy - https://www.historynet.com/wild-bill-hickok.htm;
2. We have courts to determine if someone shot someone else for nothing. The courts will help people become responsible with their guns.

Guns aren't the problem. When they are used properly, they help the situation. People are the problem.

Gun freedom in the USA is helping to keep the world free. World governments are afraid to enslave their own people, because they know that if they pressure their own people too much, their people will get American guns and rise up against their own governments.

[fuguebtc]

There are many countries where guns are required by citizens to protect there families from bad guys. Guns are very much a necessity in such countries. But proper licencing should be ensured on who can own a gun and its parents responsibility to keep it away from kids.

[BADecker]

There are many countries where guns are required by citizens to protect there families from bad guys. Guns are very much a necessity in such countries. But proper licencing should be ensured on who can own a gun and its parents responsibility to keep it away from kids.

Wrong! It's the parents responsibility to properly train the kids early.

If you take a baby who is less than a year old, and properly introduce him to the swimming pool, he becomes a far better swimmer than if you introduce him at 10-y-o.

Same with guns. Introduce the kids early, so they can learn how to protect themselves later in life, when the need arises.