An interesting article

[P5 Guy]

https://drhurd.com/2016/01/31/57853/

With all the ranting from both sides this shows the illogic in the argument for gun restrictions in general. Not just that criminals by definition do not obey laws, but these laws are actually hurting the gun control cause.

 

[MedWheeler]

I agree that "these laws are hurting the gun-control cause", but the editorial really doesn't address that much.

The main way that GC laws hurt the GC clause is by driving more non-owners to become owners, and more owners to become "even-more-owners." Each time gun control becomes a galvanizing topic, it does so for both sides. When GC advocates start pushing hotly for more controls or bans on, say, so-called "assault rifles", more people who had only given a fleeting thought to becoming owners of such firearms go out and buy them, fearing that the freedom to choose to do so may be taken from them. Many of these guns end up in homes of people who are poorly-equipped, mentally and logistically, to have them (for example, they lack safe-storage options, mental safety discipline, or they have irresponsible cohabitants with them.)

The main message for would-be gun-banners should be to stop yapping about banning guns, and we'll stop panic-buying them all up. Then, we can work on addressing the real motivations behind each side of the argument.

 

[.308 Norma]

more people who had only given a fleeting thought to becoming owners of such firearms go out and buy them, fearing that the freedom to choose to do so may be taken from them

Sad but true, I think. At least it's true about me. I bought an AR and a bunch of 5.56 ammo just before the 2016 Presidential Election. Still haven't shot it yet. In fact the last time I fired a rifle like an AR-15, it was actually an M-16, and I was in the Navy. I got out of the Navy in 1972.
On the other hand, I mentioned in another thread that I'm thinking of getting another Ruger Mini. That AR I bought when the news media lied and convinced me hillary was going to win, will make a good trade in. I might even recover a few dollars on the deal.

 

[Ru4real]

https://drhurd.com/2016/01/31/57853/
With all the ranting from both sides this shows the illogic in the argument for gun restrictions in general. Not just that criminals by definition do not obey laws, but these laws are actually hurting the gun control cause.

Good article, thank you for posting the link. The authors analogy to child development "conservation of mass" is most excellent.

 

[Squire Western]

I agree that "these laws are hurting the gun-control cause", but the editorial really doesn't address that much.

The main way that GC laws hurt the GC clause is by driving more non-owners to become owners, and more owners to become "even-more-owners." Each time gun control becomes a galvanizing topic, it does so for both sides. When GC advocates start pushing hotly for more controls or bans on, say, so-called "assault rifles", more people who had only given a fleeting thought to becoming owners of such firearms go out and buy them, fearing that the freedom to choose to do so may be taken from them. Many of these guns end up in homes of people who are poorly-equipped, mentally and logistically, to have them (for example, they lack safe-storage options, mental safety discipline, or they have irresponsible cohabitants with them.)

The main message for would-be gun-banners should be to stop yapping about banning guns, and we'll stop panic-buying them all up. Then, we can work on addressing the real motivations behind each side of the argument.

Excellent post. The last paragraph has so much truth!

 

[Alte Schule]

"The people who most fervently favor gun control and gun bans are usually the people with the most faith and trust in the government to do infinite good. Whether it’s eliminating poverty, making sure everyone has excellent, free medical care, or signing peace treaties with nuclear-toting religious fanatics who laugh openly at your weakness, such foolishness all stems from the same, unthinking faith in the infinite power of Government. Sign a law, even against all the facts, and this will make it true."
That is such a powerful statement. Thank you for posting this.

 

[Steve S.]

The government is a Mafia that extorts huge amounts of money at the threat of jail, the point of a sword or the muzzle of a gun; it makes laws to protect and empower itself; it lies, cheats and steals every single day. The Constitution is/ was a great document until it was twisted by the thieves. God save the Queen!

 

[entropy]

The government is a Mafia that extorts huge amounts of money at the threat of jail, the point of a sword or the muzzle of a gun; it makes laws to protect and empower itself; it lies, cheats and steals every single day. The Constitution is/ was a great document until it was twisted by the thieves. God save the Queen!

Yes, well. That one was all over the place wasn't it?