Gun Control Discussion

OK can this be a discussion with opinions and insights not just bashing on e side or the other please.

My view on gun control: There should be a limited amount of control. I do not see any reason to have automatic weapons. Hand guns are a bit of a paradox, because while it can be an enjoyable pastime to target shoot them most are owned for protection. I am not necessarily against having them for protection (even though i never personally would) but the problem arises with careless and/or uneducated people owning these guns and keeping them under their pillow at night or in a hallowed out book. I will agree with gun control nuts there are too many accidents with guns especially hand guns and children, but with proper education and care, this would not be a problem.

I see nothing wrong with rifles and shotguns, they are instruments used for hunting. (lets NOT get into a hunting debate here) As for those that say it is a right for those of us in the US. I would agree that while it is a right, it is not meant in the same way as in was when it was written. Conspiracy theorists be damned but the government is not out to get us. (again lets not get into that topic any more than absolutely necessary)

Overall i think a great idea would be to have mandatory classes one must take to be able to purchase a firearm, posssibly even classes that require the whole family to teach children about guns and gun safety. I grew up around guns and never had a issue because my father taught us firearm SAFETY first and foremost, that should be the issue for those in gun control because even if you ban all guns guess what? the 'bad guys' are still gonna get guns to do bad things.

anyway a bit longwinded but those are my thoughts, how about you guys?
____________________________

'Let's get drunk, not whiskey dick drunk though!' - my friend Kim

Get Over It

Gotta Love The Midwest

Goodbye snow!