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Originally posted by DelayedReaction
Should criminals be able to walk into Wal*Mart and buy a missile launcher? No. But law-abiding citizens should be allowed to own and purchase any small arm that they desire, and be allowed to carry that weapon (concealed or openly displayed) on public property.
If someone wants to own a gun, they should be allowed to request and obtain a license. They should need to go through proper safety training and complete demonstration (just like getting a drivers license), and register their firearms in the same manner that they register a car.
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If owning a firearm is an inalienable right, why would you support barring people who have been convicted of a crime in the past from owning a gun in the future?
That position seems inconsistent to me and I'd like you to explain how you come to that conclusion.
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