12-08-2015, 12:19 PM
I've thought a lot about this over the years between what I think makes sense and what would actually fly in today's political environment. The 2nd Amendment was written in the context of our nation's defense being reliant upon a standing navy and state militias to make up the ground forces, no standing army. In today's society we have a large standing army as well as reservists. We have police forces for domestic situations (which were also not a part of the society the 2nd was set up under). Suffice it to say that in my opinion, the 2nd Amendment guaranteeing the regular citizen's right to own personal firearms for personal use is hogwash. That being said, I do not see a complete disarmament as either feasible or rational.
Gun control, to me, would include:
-Hunting and personal protection firearms only. There is zero need for the citizenry to own semi-automatic firearms in their homes. Zero. There is no argument that has ever been presented to me that has swayed my opinion on this. A revolver will do just fine for personal protection, a shotgun is the best home defense weapon, and if you need a semi for hunting you shouldn't be in the woods.
-State level registration. I don't want a federal database, this is not something they should have their hand in. If a federal LEA needs access they have to request it on a case by case basis from the state. Any access, whether from the local, state, or feds, requires a warrant.
-All transactions recorded. If you are transferring ownership to someone, it must be entered into the system. If not, you are liable for any crimes committed with that firearm. If the firearm is stolen and you do not report it within 72 hours, you are liable.
-Firearm safety training. I'm for it being a part of the school curriculum. Just like sex ed, the parents should be able to opt the student out of any practical experiences, but everyone should know the basics of firearm safety. Whether you live in a home with firearms or not, it is important.
That's my opinion on it all. I don't care how many any person owns or whether they can carry it open or concealed. I'm actually for allowing open and concealed carry of a handgun in public with this since there is safety training involved.
Gun control, to me, would include:
-Hunting and personal protection firearms only. There is zero need for the citizenry to own semi-automatic firearms in their homes. Zero. There is no argument that has ever been presented to me that has swayed my opinion on this. A revolver will do just fine for personal protection, a shotgun is the best home defense weapon, and if you need a semi for hunting you shouldn't be in the woods.
-State level registration. I don't want a federal database, this is not something they should have their hand in. If a federal LEA needs access they have to request it on a case by case basis from the state. Any access, whether from the local, state, or feds, requires a warrant.
-All transactions recorded. If you are transferring ownership to someone, it must be entered into the system. If not, you are liable for any crimes committed with that firearm. If the firearm is stolen and you do not report it within 72 hours, you are liable.
-Firearm safety training. I'm for it being a part of the school curriculum. Just like sex ed, the parents should be able to opt the student out of any practical experiences, but everyone should know the basics of firearm safety. Whether you live in a home with firearms or not, it is important.
That's my opinion on it all. I don't care how many any person owns or whether they can carry it open or concealed. I'm actually for allowing open and concealed carry of a handgun in public with this since there is safety training involved.
