Quote:
Originally posted by Double D
I think we liberals are just a tad troubled about the notion of a child blowing another child away after discovering the bedside firearm.
|
Children will be in danger regardless, whether guns are in the household or drain cleaner or pointy sticks or railings with vertical posts too far apart. The key, in my opinion, is to encourage local schools to teach children of the danger of firearms and to stay away from them just as they would fire or chemicals with skull-and-crossbones stickers on them. Education, common sense, and good parenting are the best ways to save lives.
Quote:
Originally posted by Double D
I believe not only should you take tests of firearm skill, but that you must pass rigorous psychological testing before being allowed to own a gun and carry it freely.
|
In Minnesota, you cannot carry if you have ever been committed as mentally ill/mentally retarded/ever found incompetent to stand trial or not guilty by reason of mental ilness. If this occurrs after your permit is issued, it will become void.
Quote:
Originally posted by Double D
Let us not forget how handy a gun can be in the heat of an argument
Crime of passion, anyone?
|
Learning the basics of self-defense and the restrictions on the use of deadly force is part of the AACFI course which I participated in. To use deadly force in the heat of an argument when you have not taken steps to remove yourself from it is
illegal and you will be prosecuted for murder. Removing the weapon would not change the demeanor of the person, simply cause them to use a broken bottle, crowbar, etc.