Gun control debate (merged)

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Firm believer here that if you legally carry a handgun a training class should be required. For states going to no permit carry that class should be required before you are able to purchase your first handgun.

To carry a handgun for self defense means you understand and accept the ramifications of that action.

Way to many "I didn't know" potentially hanging out there without proper training and ignorance of the laws should never be an excuse.
 
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DynaLo said:
Firm believer here that if you legally carry a handgun a training class should be required. For states going to no permit carry that class should be required before you are able to purchase your first handgun.

To carry a handgun for self defense means you understand and accept the ramifications of that action.

Way to many "I didn't know" potentially hanging out there without proper training and ignorance of the laws should never be an excuse.
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It’s like this, either we have the right to bear arms, or we don’t. Criminals sure don’t ask or need a permission slip from nanny government. Caveats be damned.
 
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Just because we have the right doesn't mean it should taken lightly or that it doesn't come with responsibility.

I personally would like to keep that right and if a required handgun safety class would help that happen I'm all for it.

Just because she had the Constitutional right to own it I would never have put a handgun in my mom's possession, even with a safety class.
 
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DynaLo said:
Firm believer here that if you legally carry a handgun a training class should be required. For states going to no permit carry that class should be required before you are able to purchase your first handgun.

To carry a handgun for self defense means you understand and accept the ramifications of that action.

Way to many "I didn't know" potentially hanging out there without proper training and ignorance of the laws should never be an excuse.
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I genuinely understand this sentiment but putting "Well, it's a right as long as we, the government, get to have control over how qualified you are to practice said right." isn't something I'm too keen on.

This does nothing to lessen my agreement with your idea that anyone deciding to carry a firearm has every reason to avail themselves of at least some level of rudimentary training.
 
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DynaLo said:
Firm believer here that if you legally carry a handgun a training class should be required. For states going to no permit carry that class should be required before you are able to purchase your first handgun.

To carry a handgun for self defense means you understand and accept the ramifications of that action.

Way to many "I didn't know" potentially hanging out there without proper training and ignorance of the laws should never be an excuse.
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The last thing we need is more gun laws.

"...shall not be infringed."
 
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hndog609 said:
I genuinely understand this sentiment but putting "Well, it's a right as long as we, the government, get to have control over how qualified you are to practice said right." isn't something I'm too keen on.

This does nothing to lessen my agreement with your idea that anyone deciding to carry a firearm has every reason to avail themselves of at least some level of rudimentary training.
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Correct. It is the responsibility of the individual to carry responsibly. If an individual uses their gun recklessly they will face the consequences. There is no need to add more roadblocks to individuals exercising their rights.
 
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As a strong 2A supporter, who is still tore up about that unfortunate lake incident I had, I respect y'alls views on it and I just see it a bit differently.
 
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DynaLo said:
Firm believer here that if you legally carry a handgun a training class should be required. For states going to no permit carry that class should be required before you are able to purchase your first handgun.

To carry a handgun for self defense means you understand and accept the ramifications of that action.

Way to many "I didn't know" potentially hanging out there without proper training and ignorance of the laws should never be an excuse.
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I think......we should have a "permit" attached to our SSN's. You go in to a store that sells handguns, you scan or show your SSN. Doesn't mean you bought anything, doesn't mean you even looked at anything, just tells the store that you have had proper training and that you can pass a criminal and yes, I believe some sort of mental background check. Doesn't record a purchase, just that you are legal.
 
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