2006-10-31 03:12:58 · 14 answers · asked by cherina h 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
If present laws were enforced and criminals spent their given sentence incarcerated, we would have gun control. If we had gun control, only the criminals would have guns.
2006-11-02 16:07:01 · answer #1 · answered by Greystoke 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Defining "control" as the ability to hit what you're aiming at, yes it's great.
Personally, I don't think idiots or criminals should own one. But they do!
This debate is really getting old. I hunt, I also "sport" shoot. I enjoy seeing how far I can shoot accurately. Therefore, I would like to use the large calibers (50 cal) for maximum distance.
Being able to own any gun I want, insures that people who want to take the things I have (freedom) will be met with a force which is appropriate.
Full autos have their place...believe it or not. The police have learned this lesson the hard way. They payed a high price for not having them in the past. A law abiding citizen will not rob a bank, or assault a police station with a M-16. He will however, use it as an overwhelming force against an armed intruder(s).
Criminals... are not law abiding people. So how can you pass any law which will make them think...WOW! maybe I need to start robbing/stealing from people with a stick.
2006-10-31 03:32:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
For criminals--gun control is good. They don't have to be selective, they can rob anyone.
For law abiding citizens, no. You would not be able to protect yourself and your family.
Most law enforcement agencies have a minimum response time of 5-10 minutes. Rural agencies have an even longer response time. And that is after you recognize the threat and call for help.
This is plenty of time for the thugs to get and do whatever they choose. So, basically, if they want to kill you -- they can--UNLESS you are able to defend yourself.
Our problem is not gun control. We have enough laws in effect to address that issue. Our problem is Parole, Probation, Early release for good behavior, Community service, and Community Corrections.
A large majority of crimes are committed by ex-cons, including those still on parole or probation.
If we can get juries to convict, judges to put maximum sentences, eliminate parole and probation for violent offenses, and make convicts serve day for day, our crime rate would drop dramatically.
We continually deal with the same people all the time.
2006-10-31 05:18:55 · answer #3 · answered by tnmack 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gun Control has proven itself to be ineffective as a deterent to crime or as a means to increase the public safety. In Washinton DC, aggressive gun control has only helped to bring crime rates up. In the UK, gun control has only helped to bring crime rates up. Gun control Laws are only followed by those who abide by the law. Criminals have no adherence to current gun laws, nor would they pay any mind to any gun in the future. Such regulations (registrations, fingerprinting, etc.) only trample the Bill of Rights for regular citizens, and do nothing to prevent or hinder crime.
2006-10-31 08:24:06 · answer #4 · answered by jerkyman45 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, that true story 'In the Heat of the Night' makes me wish the father had a handy 'stun gun' and stopped these cold-blooded killers of a descent family dead in their tracks. Instead this family, at their mercy, helplessly captured waited for their own turn to be murdered. No ballot for knife control or 'hand' control. But one thing is for sure, you can bet the murderers got treated 'politically correct'.
2006-10-31 03:31:31 · answer #5 · answered by spareo1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It's good control when you hit your target. This will keep innocent by-standers from getting hurt,
Yup I believe in gun control.. yes - sarcasm
A limited control system is in place. It should be enforced. As a law abiding citizen I should be allowed to use the 2nd Amendment to my favor.
2006-10-31 03:24:34 · answer #6 · answered by Marshall Lee 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I feel that guns should be limited to the sane and those with a good record. Everybody who owns a gun should be fingerprinted and the guns registered. So yes there should be some gun control.
2006-10-31 04:27:18 · answer #7 · answered by Michael R 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes everyone should have a gun and be able to control it well.
Good shooting is important, and proper control of the gun is the most important thing, Proper stance and proper holding of the weapon makes the biggest difference along with breath control.
2006-10-31 06:36:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some. People don't need machine guns but we should have our hunting and hand guns. We'll need them if Hillary gets elected president because terrorism will run rampant and she'll "try" to get all Republicans to bow down to her.
2006-10-31 03:26:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what you mean by gun control..
Now if your talking about no one haveing a gun then NO I don't think that is the answer
If you are talking about controlling what goes on the streets then yes maybe
2006-10-31 03:23:35 · answer #10 · answered by dumpllin 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋