Debate about Gun Control

[Galen]

(09-28-2016, 02:02 AM)taramarie Wrote: I do think it would be a wise idea to make it compulsory for new gun owners to be instructed in how to use a gun wisely and store it wisely. Just my safety first belief. I think that is totally corrupt regarding only being able to get a gun by bribing the sheriff as well as not allowing people to defend themselves. It should be a persons right after all. But it should be compulsory to train people correctly. However I am aware that the country is divided so it is not as simple as one law for all like it is here in NZ. I would be interested in what you think could bring down shootings further and what the issues really are.

You are way too trusting where government and its officials are concerned.  Give people power, particularly those that seek it, and it is guaranteed they will misuse it.  The cops used to get away with this kind of crap routinely until cell phones with cameras became common.  Cops do not like to be held accountable and this method of taking revenge is pretty common.

As for accidents, statistically they are so rare as to be practically non-existent and that number seems to get lower over time so it is clear that gun owners are, on the whole, taking responsibility for saftey.  The criminals don't give a shit and no law is going to change that.


As it is currently, giving the government more power is turning out to be more dangerous than doing nothing.  Remember, I have lived in places where entire police departments were corrupt and the problem is either getting worse or technology is making it more apparent.