This is an interesting opinion piece about gun control. I posted this because this guy is a Republican, an Army vet, member of the NRA so he isn't ignorant about guns. Hes also taken money from the NRA as well. He also proposes solutions, some of them which Democrats have also proposed. So why is it that Republicans who control all levels of government can't pass any type of gun protection laws?
The Second Amendment is unimpeachable. It guarantees the right of citizens to defend themselves. I accept, however, that it does not guarantee that every civilian can bear any and all arms.
Therefore, I support the following:
Defining what constitutes an assault or tactical firearm and not allowing them for future purchase — just as we already prohibit the purchase of fully automatic firearms. The exact definition of assault weapon will need to be determined. But we should all be able to agree that the civilian version of the very deadly weapon that the Army issued to me should certainly qualify. I would not support any version of a ban that results in confiscating existing legally owned firearms.
Ensuring that every firearm purchaser has a background check. We also need to improve the background check system.
Banning the sale of accessories and add-ons that circumvent the ban on automatic firearms, and increasing the ages at which individuals can purchase various categories of firearms.
because we are spending the money on stupid stuff!! Both are parties are complicit in this fraud. Just look at the carveouts that came from both the Ds and Rs on healthcare alone. If we didn't have the Rs we would be halfway there - then lose the Ds and we could get all the way there.
