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08-29-2004, 04:24 AM

Ecomdam, you wrote that hunters and legal shooters must jump through hoops that criminals don't. Don't you find this ironic? The people who laws are intended for have guns to break the laws? I beleive Great Britan recently banned all private gun ownership, and promptly, crime skyrocketed. When the criminals don't know who is armed, they are far, far less inclined to commit crimes.

I own guns, I hunt and I shoot. That said, I do agree that owning guns requires responsibilty and training. Personally, while not infringing on current rights, think there should be some kind of training system or personal licensing in place. I'm not saying gun registration, just personal licensing, along the lines of hunters safety type courses. Hunting and shooting are challenging and relaxing past times, never seem to get old, just like golf, always a challenge to improve ones skills.

Additionally, go to the Center for Disease Control web site and find the number of children killed or injured by firearms. Far more drown every year in 5 gallon buckets, shall they also be banned?

08-29-2004, 04:24 AM	#52 (permalink)
Diamond Guest	Ecomdam, you wrote that hunters and legal shooters must jump through hoops that criminals don't. Don't you find this ironic? The people who laws are intended for have guns to break the laws? I beleive Great Britan recently banned all private gun ownership, and promptly, crime skyrocketed. When the criminals don't know who is armed, they are far, far less inclined to commit crimes. I own guns, I hunt and I shoot. That said, I do agree that owning guns requires responsibilty and training. Personally, while not infringing on current rights, think there should be some kind of training system or personal licensing in place. I'm not saying gun registration, just personal licensing, along the lines of hunters safety type courses. Hunting and shooting are challenging and relaxing past times, never seem to get old, just like golf, always a challenge to improve ones skills. Additionally, go to the Center for Disease Control web site and find the number of children killed or injured by firearms. Far more drown every year in 5 gallon buckets, shall they also be banned? Last edited by Diamond; 08-29-2004 at 04:27 AM..