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Originally Posted by strandinthewind
That looks good on paper, but the problem is the police here cannot catch all the illegal guns now. So, what makes anyone think they can get them if all the law abiding gun holders turn their guns in. So, it is a catch 22 -- again, if they can get rid of all the handguns and assault weapons, then I am all for it. But, as long as the criminals have them, I say let us defend ourselves as I cannot stop a trigger pulling by dailing 911 and waiting for the cops.
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Subscribing to this notion only perpetuates gun violence. Gun laws shouldn't be based on what the criminal can do- it's a ridiculous argument.
This one is even more ridiculous:
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So, what makes anyone think they can get them if all the law abiding gun holders turn their guns in.
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Huh?!? What do "law abiding gun holders" have to do with get guns from the criminals?
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But, you are never going to get rid of the rifles and shotguns - so the point is actually moot.
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I say, get rid of them all.
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Originally Posted by strandinthewind
I agree, but it will never happen - - so, I say until that happens, I want to be able to defend myself, not to mention hunt.
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I think hunting should be banned, too.