I like guns. I own many guns. I like to shoot guns as a hobby, and I keep guns in my home to protect myself and my family, because I believe it is my job as much as the government's to ensure the safety of myself, may family, and my property.
When the law permits, I carry a gun when I feel I need to. I believe in the 2nd Amendment and feel very strongly that the average American should have the ability to acquire, maintain, and under certain circumstances, carry and use firearms.
However, I also consider myself a bit of a realist. As such, I do not believe in unfettered access to firearms. I believe that there are some people who should never be allowed access to firearms, and I believe that some degree of regulation is good for our safety and for the security of our nation.
So, with all of that said, I'd like to start a discussion on guns and gun laws. Do you think our gun laws are effective? Are they too restrictive, or too loose? What would you change, if you could, and why?
I'd like to see a national right-to-carry program, where a concealed carry permit is legitimate in every state, much like a driver's license is.
At the same time, I think some legitimate tightening of the ways in which we are allowed to acquire firearms could head off a knee-jerk reaction that will see draconian laws introduced down the road.
I recognize that this is likely to be an emotional issue for a lot of us, so I hope we can keep this civil.
When the law permits, I carry a gun when I feel I need to. I believe in the 2nd Amendment and feel very strongly that the average American should have the ability to acquire, maintain, and under certain circumstances, carry and use firearms.
However, I also consider myself a bit of a realist. As such, I do not believe in unfettered access to firearms. I believe that there are some people who should never be allowed access to firearms, and I believe that some degree of regulation is good for our safety and for the security of our nation.
So, with all of that said, I'd like to start a discussion on guns and gun laws. Do you think our gun laws are effective? Are they too restrictive, or too loose? What would you change, if you could, and why?
I'd like to see a national right-to-carry program, where a concealed carry permit is legitimate in every state, much like a driver's license is.
At the same time, I think some legitimate tightening of the ways in which we are allowed to acquire firearms could head off a knee-jerk reaction that will see draconian laws introduced down the road.
I recognize that this is likely to be an emotional issue for a lot of us, so I hope we can keep this civil.