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Originally Posted by Daseal
If owning a gun were a true right, then everyone would be entitled to have a gun. Felons, mentally handicapped, prisoners, etc. Everyone would be allowed to own a gun. I don't think anyone is in favor of everyone being guaranteed access to a weapon.
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I would agree. No one here is arguing that we arm everyone. You could also include NOT having to keep and bear arms.
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Originally Posted by Daseal
To me, gun ownership is anagalous to driving a car. You should have to meet some minimum standard, there are multiple classes of ownership (Handgun, Rifle, etc etc), and if you don't treat it responsibly - it can be taken away. I consider those types of rules a priviledge, not a right.
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That's how it currently works. I had to pass a basic firearms exam, then if you opt for a CCW there are even more rigorous tests etc. Certain people lose their right to have a firearm, like felons.
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Originally Posted by Daseal
Regardless of the words used (priviledge vs right) I think most of us are in agreement that certain people should not be given access to firearms.
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And they're not. It's a right that your forfeit if you demonstrate you can't be responsible.