We have had many discussions here on Guns.
We haven't resolved anything.
I can only state my preferences. And they might not be popular.
I am a gun owner.
Prohibitions don't work, regulation does.
I have never owned, nor would in the future own an "assault" type rifle.
Or any weapon chambered in 5.56 NATO.
They are just not that useful, except for active combat.
Stonekettle has some words.
https://www.stonekettle.com/2015/06/bang-bang-sanity.html
https://www.stonekettle.com/2012/07/the-seven-stages-of-gun-violence.html
@corlin "Well-regulated." It's in the damned Constitution. That's all I'm asking.
And this I highly agree.
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Full registration would be a hard sell, but worthwhile.
Easier would be mandatory liability insurance based on the lethality of the weapon.
@corlin #Americaisagun
Most gun owners do take safety seriously and secure their guns. The unrespondsable gun owners who gifted a automatic weapon to a troubled child should be held accountable.
I say tax ammo at fifty bucks a shell, with an exception for hunters, who get a dozen tax-free bullets upon producing a valid hunting license.
Save the brass on those to turn back in if you don't want to get taxed on 'em.
Hmmmm.
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98% of the ammo I buy is for range shooting. It already is very expensive. For my long rille it runs $8.00 a pop. for match rounds.
I would not mind a tax, if I could get a rebate on range use.
Yeah, you get taxed on anything you want to take off the range.
Also, ban ownership of semi-automatic weapons outside of law enforcement and the military. Fifteen years for possession.
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Full Discloser:
I own 3 weapons. The best I could buy, at the time. and have become proficient in their use. Training often.
A DP-12. (shotgun)
Barrett MRAD in .338 Lapua. (long rifle)
And a Walther PPK/S. (light duty handgun)
btw: this is not an invitation for debate, just a statement.