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hack89

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7. You would make the NRA a fortune

Reply to gulliver (Original post)

Mon Sep 2, 2019, 02:25 PM

Sep 2019

Considering they already a major player in the gun insurance business. Imagine a world where the NRA gives massive discounts to members. Two huge revenue streams to buy politicians.

The reality though is that insurance companies already know the risk. There are good reasons why they don't care about my safe full of guns but wanted to know what type of dog i owned. Insurance for my guns costs a pittance. You will make it even cheaper by enormously expanding the risk pool.

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Repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act instead of banning assault weapons. [View all] gulliver Sep 2019 OP

Let's do both RainCaster Sep 2019 #1

Yes. Let's do both. eom Control-Z Sep 2019 #2

Smart gun feature remains in realm of science fiction I'm afraid Mike_DuBois Sep 2019 #3

The factors you list would impact the cost of gun insurance strongly. gulliver Sep 2019 #6

You say that like it's a bad thing RainCaster Sep 2019 #18

I didn't mean it that way...it's a good thing. gulliver Sep 2019 #19

And that would work how? DVRacer Sep 2019 #4

You seem to be arguing strongly for my point if I understand correctly. gulliver Sep 2019 #5

I just don't understand the car / gun analogy, never could. Cars aren't designed to kill.... George II Sep 2019 #13

You would make the NRA a fortune hack89 Sep 2019 #7

The NRA was behind enacting the law in the first place. gulliver Sep 2019 #10

Yes - to protect the gun industry hack89 Sep 2019 #12

Criminals wouldn't be required to purchase insurance, of course. gulliver Sep 2019 #14

When I was struck (and nearly killed by) a drunk driver Jake Stern Sep 2019 #8

The car that struck you wasn't designed to run people over. Iggo Sep 2019 #9

Doesn't matter Jake Stern Sep 2019 #17

A: Where do the candidates stand on this and Eliot Rosewater Sep 2019 #11

IIRC there are laws that prevent the tracking of guns from the original seller pecosbob Sep 2019 #15

I'm OK with the PLCAA. Pass gun safety laws if thats what you want. aikoaiko Sep 2019 #16