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In reply to the discussion: I don't understand the animosity towards DU gun owners. [View all]xmas74
(29,659 posts)I have no problems with gun ownership whatsoever. What I do believe, and have believed since 1997 (personal issue) is that there should be a limit on the amount of weapons owned, that there should be a more intensive background check that lasts much longer, and that there should be a training class which includes care and safety of your weapon along with hands-on instruction on the handling of a weapon with an instructor. I think that you should have to show proficiency in the use and care of a weapon before you are issued a license. And I feel that different types of guns should include different licenses/classes.
I've had people point out to me that hunter's safety is usually required. What many do not realize is that it's perfectly legal to take hunter's safety online and never once meet an instructor. Something's just not right there.