Oh, Good Grief! Forget about Gun CONTROL...

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

08/22/2013 01:53:38 PM · #10

People are idiots. Nothing we can do about that one through legislation.

And for the record, while I'm pretty much totally on the opposite side of the fence from most DPC'ers on this issue, even I think this one's kinda stupid.

Although - to be fair - I would probably support it if they first had to pass a stringent background check and had to attain a reasonable proficiency before being provided with the weapons.

But to give folks guns, and not provide reasonable training first is simply asking for problems. sigh.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

08/22/2013 01:59:49 PM · #11

Originally posted by Cory:

Although - to be fair - I would probably support it if they first had to pass a stringent background check and had to attain a reasonable proficiency before being provided with the weapons.

Say, maybe the DMV could install an indoor range and test people like they do for a driver's license -- I be lots of people would like to shoot off a few rounds while waiting to register their car ... ;-)

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

08/22/2013 02:08:38 PM · #12

Originally posted by GeneralE:

Originally posted by Cory:
Although - to be fair - I would probably support it if they first had to pass a stringent background check and had to attain a reasonable proficiency before being provided with the weapons.

Say, maybe the DMV could install an indoor range and test people like they do for a driver's license -- I be lots of people would like to shoot off a few rounds while waiting to register their car ... ;-)

Talk about ideas that could go south faster than a Canada goose.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

08/22/2013 02:19:31 PM · #13

Originally posted by Cory:

Talk about ideas that could go south faster than a Canada goose.

Yes, I realize that providing people waiting at the DMV with guns is inconducive to the orderly conduct of business ...

FWIW there was a Canada Goose idea which literally went South ... people in California sheltering geese during a period in which they were endangered has resulted in a population of geese with no instinct to fly north in the Summer -- they just hang out here year-round (keeping the playing fields "well-fertilized"), and are no longer Canadian Canada Geese ...

08/22/2013 03:04:31 PM · #14

Come on people...All they are trying to do is allow citizens a way to protect themselves in bad areas. They have the right to defend themselves. They will also have to go through the same background checks everyone else has to go through.

08/22/2013 03:52:43 PM · #15

Originally posted by cowboy221977:

Would you advocate giving uneducated drivers cars?

These aren't people who've owned and operated weapons all of their lives, chances are they're more inept than this guy.

08/22/2013 03:57:42 PM · #16

I am %100 for education. I do think classes should be required to recieve one of these free weapons, unless military service can be proven

08/22/2013 03:58:51 PM · #17

Originally posted by cowboy221977:

I am %100 for education. I do think classes should be required to recieve one of these free weapons, unless military service can be proven

Then at least you and I are in agreement. This seems a piss poor idea without extensive training being a prereq.

Sure, they say they'll teach them the basics, but... That's not really enough.

Wonder if they're providing lawyers too?

Message edited by author 2013-08-22 16:03:08.

08/22/2013 04:48:34 PM · #18

Cory I think that gun safety should be taught in school staring at a fairly young age. That way if that indiviual is around guns or purchases one in the fuure, He/she will be ready and know how to act.

08/22/2013 04:53:51 PM · #19

Originally posted by cowboy221977:

Unfortunately, that's on par with teaching religion in schools...

While it's a fine idea, unfortunately, there's no way that would fly. Now, mandatory military/civil service like Germany has, and like Sweden used to have, might well solve that issue - but good luck passing that sort of common sense measure.