2006-07-30 07:33:09 · 6 answers · asked by ma_2st 2 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
In solidarity confinement??
2006-07-30 07:33:43 · update #1
If you use one to commit a crime, as far as I'm concerned they could just hang them for all I care, better than paying for their jails.
Should they be outlawed, no.
2006-07-30 07:37:02 · answer #1 · answered by ruthless 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Handguns are a proven effective tool for self-defense, which is a basic human right no different than the right to freedom of religion and protection from tyranny.
Criminals will not give up their guns, period. They didn't in the UK, Australia, South Africa, or any of the other countless places where The State decided it was in the best interest of everybody if law-abiding citizens were disarmed. It also hasn't lowered crime in DC or Chicago, which have banned handguns for years.
The idea the somehow crime will drop if victims are disarmed is complete nonsense and should be ridiculed by freedom loving people everywhere. It's never worked.
2006-07-31 18:08:25 · answer #2 · answered by benminer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Solitary would drive them crazy in 30 years, so then we'd have to foot the bill for them for life. But I think there should be stricter requirements involved when purchasing a handgun, and stricter penalties involved when using one criminally. I don't think they should be outlawed completely--that would violate the Constitution. And handguns can be useful, especially to women who live alone.
2006-07-30 14:38:55 · answer #3 · answered by Crys H. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not think handguns should be outlawed. Florida tried that (forbidding guns) and their rate of car-jackings and robbery increased drastically.
When you outlaw guns, you make it easier for criminals to get a hold of guns and kill people who are law-abiding citizens and who can no longer defend themselves.
Guns don't kill people. Criminals do.
I think the US needs to enforce the gun laws we already have.
2006-07-30 14:38:21 · answer #4 · answered by Danielle K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they should be out lawed but then we got the gun nuts who raise hell (NRA.)its in the constitution we have the right to bear arms. the nra isnt what im woried about it the looney ones who buy them or steal them.
2006-07-30 14:42:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes I do, the US has a rather large shooting deaths percentile, compared to canada where it is not legal to bear arms.
I mean why do you carry weapons int he first place? To protect yourself from other people with weapons
2006-07-30 14:37:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋