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I respect your argument, but I might respectfully suggest the onus is on you. While it is true enough that guns don't hurt anyone if they're used properly, in this case "proper use" means "not used against people." The device exists for the sole purpose of injuring with the intent to kill. Your examples do not have that sort of singular purpose. I don't collect swords or knives. I'm somewhat on the fence about making that sort of collecting illegal, though I would lean heavily against it, primarily due to the fact that killing with swords or knives is not a casual act.
On to your bottom line. Society needs to restrict multiple gun purchases to prevent , for example, a gang member doing a bulk purchase of firearms for an upcoming war. Sure, every member could buy their own gun -- if they're all of legal age and have no felony record. That's why society needs to restrict it.
Argue away.
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