This is the problem. “Maybe we should have some kind of reasonable access restrictions” -> “Take away all the guns!”
Just asking the question is interpreted as supporting draconian gun control. Or, worse, any gun control is seen as draconian.
I’m fine with right to gun ownership for most people, but put some limits around mental health and violent history. There are people who own guns for lots of legitimate reasons from hunting to self defense to fun. It’s all good when those people are stable.
And I agree many of the proposals do little to attempt actual solutions.
Just asking the question is interpreted as supporting draconian gun control. Or, worse, any gun control is seen as draconian.
Dems get control of VA…first thing they do is an AWB which doesn’t do shit for gun violence. So yes the slope isn’t just slippery, it’s usually a cliff.
I’m fine with right to gun ownership for most people, but put some limits around mental health and violent history. There are people who own guns for lots of legitimate reasons from hunting to self defense to fun. It’s all good when those people are stable.
Who’s the ones saying that you’re mentally stable? Remember maga thinks anyone who is LGBTQ+ is mentally ill.
People who have a violent history are already not allowed to own firearms.
And I agree many of the proposals do little to attempt actual solutions.
The solutions are things that don’t need more firearm legislation.
This is the problem. “Maybe we should have some kind of reasonable access restrictions” -> “Take away all the guns!”
Just asking the question is interpreted as supporting draconian gun control. Or, worse, any gun control is seen as draconian.
I’m fine with right to gun ownership for most people, but put some limits around mental health and violent history. There are people who own guns for lots of legitimate reasons from hunting to self defense to fun. It’s all good when those people are stable.
And I agree many of the proposals do little to attempt actual solutions.
Dems get control of VA…first thing they do is an AWB which doesn’t do shit for gun violence. So yes the slope isn’t just slippery, it’s usually a cliff.
Who’s the ones saying that you’re mentally stable? Remember maga thinks anyone who is LGBTQ+ is mentally ill.
People who have a violent history are already not allowed to own firearms.
The solutions are things that don’t need more firearm legislation.