Gun Control Thread- Should we?

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

So are we then giving guns only to trained people then? And making sure they're at the movie too? Or are we, as you seemed to imply, on your first post, giving it to anyone who wanted a gun?

I think SolidSnake's anecdote in the other thread (I believe about his friend) who got a gun and now is spooked by anything and ready to just fire and will one day unintentionally seriously hurt someone innocently was on point.

Sorry, but I don't think more guns is the answer. Nor do I think we should cling so blindly to the 2nd amendment as an excuse for it. If we're not willing to evolve from the past...well then, 12thMan would be 4thMan

You just can't walk into a gun store and buy a hand gun and then get a carry permit. See the attached. All we have to do is look at the states and cities where guns are illegal. If I'm correct they have on average much higher crime rates. More liberal gun laws in areas seem to have lower crime rates. Its one thing to break into a house knowing they don't have guns and another to break into a house not knowing.

Instructions

1. • 1 Pass the concealed weapon training class and be over the age of 21. You must pass the training course prior to submitting an application for your gun license. The costs and training depend on the permit you are trying to acquire.
     
     
   • 2 Go to the circuit court and complete an application in person. You will need your training certificate and photo identification. Most jurisdictions require fingerprints for residents and non-residents. You cannot send your license application in the mail. The court clerk has 45 days to deny or approve your permit application. If your application hasn't been processed within 45 days, the court clerk will issue you a temporary permit that will expire in 90 days.
     
     
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   • 3 Renew your permit. Every five years residents and non-residents must renew their permit. Non-residents must provide fingerprints, but residents do not.
     
     

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