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DelayedReaction · 06-01-2004, 08:51 PM

What is your name? (John/Jane Smith if you wish to remain anonymous)

Kevin

Where were you born, how where you raised?

I was born in the Maryland suburbs, and my family has actively supported me throughout my life. I would have to say I was brought up with a sense of morals and the belief that I can do anything that I put my mind to.

What do you do for a living?

Mechanical Engineering at the University of Maryland

Have guns played any significant part in your life? (hunting, shooting, ever get shot? friend get shot?)

I'm fascinated by them, and want to get involved in target shooting. Beyond that I have had little real experience with guns, but know a great deal about them. I've also taken an NRA Handgun Safety Course.

How has this experience affected your view of guns?
I believe that guns are tools, and impressive displays of human ingenuity. Tools are designed to be operated in a specific manner, and when not operated in that manner can maim or kill the operator and bystanders. By themselves they are harmless; when used with intent or improperly they are deadly.

In context of this experience, do you believe we should restrict access to guns?
To get a gun we should require an individual go through as much training and certification as it takes to get a drivers license. Hours of observed training, testing, and a license. Once they have that license they should be able to freely purchase and operate a firearm. Additional certification should be required for class III items. Beyond that there should be no restriction, including concealed carry.

Why or why not?
Because cars are dangerous, and so are guns. People should go through more than a video (that's the Maryland requirement: watch a fucking VIDEO) if they want to own a firearm, but once they've demonstrated capability they should be allowed to do as they wish.

Do you have any proof to reinforce your claims?
Well, we see people die from guns and cars. A great deal of gun-related injuries and deaths are caused by accidents; these accidents can be avoided with proper training.

Final question, what's for dinner tonight?
Diet Coke and a hefty serving of self loathing.

06-01-2004, 08:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
DelayedReaction BFG Builder Location: University of Maryland	What is your name? (John/Jane Smith if you wish to remain anonymous) Kevin Where were you born, how where you raised? I was born in the Maryland suburbs, and my family has actively supported me throughout my life. I would have to say I was brought up with a sense of morals and the belief that I can do anything that I put my mind to. What do you do for a living? Mechanical Engineering at the University of Maryland Have guns played any significant part in your life? (hunting, shooting, ever get shot? friend get shot?) I'm fascinated by them, and want to get involved in target shooting. Beyond that I have had little real experience with guns, but know a great deal about them. I've also taken an NRA Handgun Safety Course. How has this experience affected your view of guns? I believe that guns are tools, and impressive displays of human ingenuity. Tools are designed to be operated in a specific manner, and when not operated in that manner can maim or kill the operator and bystanders. By themselves they are harmless; when used with intent or improperly they are deadly. In context of this experience, do you believe we should restrict access to guns? To get a gun we should require an individual go through as much training and certification as it takes to get a drivers license. Hours of observed training, testing, and a license. Once they have that license they should be able to freely purchase and operate a firearm. Additional certification should be required for class III items. Beyond that there should be no restriction, including concealed carry. Why or why not? Because cars are dangerous, and so are guns. People should go through more than a video (that's the Maryland requirement: watch a fucking VIDEO) if they want to own a firearm, but once they've demonstrated capability they should be allowed to do as they wish. Do you have any proof to reinforce your claims? Well, we see people die from guns and cars. A great deal of gun-related injuries and deaths are caused by accidents; these accidents can be avoided with proper training. Final question, what's for dinner tonight? Diet Coke and a hefty serving of self loathing. __________________ If ignorance is bliss, you must be having an orgasm.