Is there such a thing as reasonable gun control laws?

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So, if "original intent" has any meaning, those in support of the Second Amendment did not intend that there be no restrictions whatsoever.

If that's true they wouldn't have worded the 2nd the way they did.

And I don't think the equivalent of today's felon (Let's face it, you can commit a felony without even knowing it nowadays) would the same as the "person of ill repute" from back then.
 
Let's face it, you can commit a felony without even knowing it nowadays
While it's remotely possible, it's certainly not probable that situation could exist. Most cases where non-violent offenders claim ignorance get plead down to misdemeanor, and the offender moves on. Why? Because prosecutors would rather not waste time on little cases. The ones that know they fouled up and roll the dice with whether the prosecutor will go to court, and whether eventually the jury will convict, well that was their gamble.

However, I've met a lot of felony suspects, who subsequently became felony convicts, and not one didn't know what they were doing was wrong. They may claim it was all a misunderstanding, but the evidence that the JURY used to convict them said otherwise.
 
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Reasonable gun control:

1. Don't shoot anybody who isn't threatening you or others with immediate physical harm.

2. When practicing use a safe and sturdy backstop. Fire in a safe direction to prevent accidental injury and property damage down range.

3. In residential areas use of a silencer is recommended (not required) so as not to annoy the neighbors.

I think that pretty much sums it up.
 
Maybe we should try no so-called "gun control" laws for a decade or so, and see if things get worse. I'd be extremely surprised if they did.
It worked pretty good for over 150 years.:neener:
First Federal regulation was 1934.
 
I oppose all gun control legislation, but I reserve the right to refuse to sell a gun to any particular person - and for any reason.

MR
 
I was wondering

I think age restrictions are in order, within reason. As are restrictions for the mentally ill, and perhaps certain types of felons.

I might support restrictions on certain types of weapons, primarily through special training and permitting.

I also might support setting aside areas where firearms aren't permitted, though these would be few and far between. Courtrooms perhaps.

Perhaps restrict hunting rifles in areas where conservation efforts are underway to limit poaching. Not restricting handguns in that instance.

I think that schools offering optional gun safety classes to young children WOULD be a good use of taxpayer money.
 
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