Gun Control & RKBA
In reply to the discussion: Can We Just All Accept Reality? Guns Are Not Going Away. [View all]Decoy of Fenris
(1,954 posts)You cannot say that guns are a liberty and then deny access to them based on arbitrary guidelines. In essence, "Irresponsible people" could be widely interpreted along racial, sexual or orientation-based lines with improper legislation. I'm not saying that's what you're suggesting, but simply stating a potential issue.
Likewise, the same could be said of what you consider inappropriate behavior. Am I, for instance, ready to kill? Yes, if a dire enough threat arises. Will I live with that death on my hands for the rest of my life, possibly regretting it even though it was justified? Also, yes. That does not make me a maniac unworthy of owning a weapon.
I do agree with licensing and tracking in regards to handguns only. Rifles, shotguns, heavier weapons are much too uncommon to justify an across-the-nation campaign, and would only unnecessarily hinder those who would otherwise obtain such firearms through legal means.