Gun registration?

[Mercury]

However, trying to establish responsible ownership where there are large numbers of guns already in circulation is more complex.

Yeah, I would imagine it would be very DIFFICULT to get something established here in the states ...

I know one guy who would be REALLY pissed by the idea .........

 

[AUFred]

Not a fan of people registration. There is gun registration on the original sell. Offering gun training with a gun purchase is a good idea.

 

[Tim]

Not a fan of people registration. There is gun registration on the original sell. Offering gun training with a gun purchase is a good idea.

There are no registrations on long guns here. Hell, I didn't even need to register my AR-15, no paperwork, no background check, nothing.

 

[AUFred]

I have had to fill out paperwork on every gun I have ever purchased.

 

[Tim]

Different states, different rules

 

[Alien Allen]

100% for it. Far too many "Law abiding" idiots with guns today. And these law abiding idiots in large part enable the criminals to get guns. It is past time for some common sense regulation to be implemented.

That is some load of shit you just pinched off

Explain how law abiding idiots enable criminals

Somebody with more idle time than me should see what that studies show regarding crimes and hand gun use. With regard legally obtained hand guns used in the commission of a crime.

I have no problem with registering hand guns and mandatory training to buy one. In Michigan they eased the requirements to get a CC but in turn make it mandatory to take a class. I think that is an 8 hour class.. Makes sense to me.

I have no problem with mandatory classes for long guns but would be dead set against registering them. Having a data base of such gun owners is dangerous in the hands of a govt. Disarm society and see what can happen in SOME instances and I don't want to take that chance.

 

[Joe the meek]

Wow that's something. I've used a chainsaw a few times and have been fine. They seem pretty safe in my opinion if you respect that they're sharp, and don't act like an idiot.

Circular saws are dangerous as hell though. They seriously make me cringe. A few years ago my dad got a pretty nasty cut using one, thankfully it didn't take of his finger. They've done multiple stories on NPR about how dangerous those things are. There's even technology in the works to make them safer but companies don't wanna pay the extra cost.

As mentioned, a gun is a tool that was designed to kill. All the tools you mentioned above were not. There is a difference.

 

[Jackass master]

When the boys in the hood take classes and register their guns I might do the same. Otherwise it is one more big brother tactic that WILL be used against the citizens. Too many examples of it in history to say it can't happen here.

 

[Accountable]

Then why have drivers licences? Why should I have to register my car and get a licence plate for it?

Excellent question! :thumbup

 

[Accountable]

PA is a "Shall issue state" meaning that if you apply for a carry permit, they MUST give you one after you pass the background check which takes about 2 weeks.

By "MUST" I'm guessing you disagree with the rule. Why shouldn't they give the permit once you pass the background check?

 

[Accountable]

I dont think idiots or criminals will register or get educated

And the rest probably will, so there's no need for the requirement. :shrug:

 

[Accountable]

Not a fan of people registration. There is gun registration on the original sell. Offering gun training with a gun purchase is a good idea.

I would respect a store that voluntarily refused to sell to someone until they went through safety training.

 

[AnitaBeer]

I'm not a fan of the government controlling even more of my life, but I'm not going to say it's a bad idea either.

 

[Alien Allen]

I would respect a store that voluntarily refused to sell to someone until they went through safety training.

I would agree with that also

As long as the store does not have provide the govt with the stores data base without a search warrant and judges order. Which would involve probable cause to acquire that data base.

 

[Mercury]

Ahhh ... now we are getting into that territory of the age old question ...

"Are people smart enough to have less government in their lives?"

 

[Kyle B]

Ahhh ... now we are getting into that territory of the age old question ...

"Are people smart enough to have less government in their lives?"

Just remember that the government is comprised of people.

 

[AnitaBeer]

Just remember that the government is comprised of people.

Here I thought it was spawns of Satan! lol

 

[Mercury]

Just remember that the government is comprised of people.

Very true!

... but there has always been a debate on whether government should have more or less power based on the intelligence of the society.

Are people intelligent enough to govern themselves most of the time or should there be more laws and legislation that governs the people more strictly?

That is where I was going....

Essentially, this is where the debate for stricter gun control lies. Is the U.S. society intelligent and capable enough to have lean or strict regulation when it comes to gun control?

 

[Kakapo Dundee]

Just remember that the government is comprised of people.

Governments are comprised of wealthy individuals who want us to listen to them.....I thought they were supposed to be employees tasked with listening to the rest of us.

 

[Mercury]

Governments are comprised of wealthy individuals who want us to listen to them.....I thought they were supposed to be employees tasked with listening to the rest of us.

Now THAT would be awesome!!! I wonder what it would be like to have such a government? :humm: