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Originally Posted by rahl
it's about a reasonable expectation of proficiency with the weapon. I agree that owning a firearm is a fundamental right, but it's not unlimited, nor should it be. A firearm, in the hands of an untrained or unstable person, is extremely dangerous. So is operating a motor vehicle. we require that people who wish to drive pass some basic safety and proficiency tests. it's not unreasonable to expect the same for owning firearms. Like it or not, there are some people who should not be allowed to own a firearm.
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1) if we allow the government to force us to prove proficiency in something considered a right, the bar can be raised to unattainable levels to deprive the right.
2) comparing operating a motor vehicle to owning a firearm would indicate that you consider driving a right as well, do you?
3) there is no way to effectively prohibit someone from attaining a gun unless you incarcerate that person either in jail or a mental facility. how do you do that and still respect that persons civil rights?