Do you think that the government has the right to ban firearms from law abiding citizens?

Question

I am concerned over the second ammendment right to bare arms. Please argue in a logical format the reasons for or against firearms. This website is a petition to prevent a further invasion of rights...the first assault weapon ban is nothing compared to this one...You won't be able to purchase any kind of guns except for bolt action rifles, six shooters, and severly restricted shotguns...some other weapons also like hand guns or rifles that don't have the ability to accept magazines over ten rounds and shotguns over five shells etc.

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/409898348?ltl=1175728925

Answer 1

So what if YOU don't have a use for it. Americans have a lot of things we don't really need... and one thing I don't need is the govt telling me what I do and don't need. You don't need a car that will drive any faster than the posted speed limit... yet we have millions, and they cause more deaths every year than guns. And these guns that are on the ban are rarely used in crime. A snub nose .38 (saturday night special) has been used in more crimes in America than those on that list of "Assault Weapons" combined. But they aren't even on the list. It's bad legislation that won't fix anything.

Why do they continue to go after law abiding citizens that purchase guns legally and follow the rules that are already in place? They aren't the ones committing the crimes, and this bill won't keep an illegal weapon out the hands of a criminal any better than the laws they have already. Lib, con, democrat or GOP, they are all made up of gun owners and hunters. I can't see it getting enough support to ever pass, but it's scarry that they keep trying to push this kind of legislation through.

Answer 2

Let me start by saying that I have hand guns, and a pistol permit to carry a concealed weapon. I also believe that a person has the right to own firearms, but I also agree that a person has absolutely no need for an AK-47, M-16 or any other weapon like that, that has the capability of being turned into a full automatic weapon, with a minor modification. The need for the average hunter needing armor piercing bullets also leaves me dumb founded. A weapon of any type that has the capability of holding 50 rounds in a magazine also leaves me scratching my head. I have heard the old story, that if "we" allow the government to restrict one type of weapon, then it will be so much easier to restrict all kinds. That will never happen and most people with any sort of common sense would agree.

Answer 3

First of all the right to "bare arms" must have something to do with summer fashion styles or else you meant the right to bear arms.

As to your question, it brings up an interesting point. You talk about "law-abiding citizens". That implies there the government has the right to keep guns out of the hands of those who are not law-abiding. So if you believe that criminals shouldn't have guns you have to deal with the fact that it is impossible to keep guns out of the hands of criminals without causing some inconvenience to law-abiding citizens.

With rights come responsibilities. Don't tell me that isn't so because it is. There is no constitutional right that comes without some restrictions.

I don't know the specifics of the proposed law you are talking about, but when you consider it you have to think about whether a certain gun is going to be used by criminals 99% of the time and whether law-abiding citizens can still have ample opportunity to protect themselves with other weapons.

Answer 4

No, of course not. If good people can't have a gun, then the only people who will have them are the bad people, and law enforcement that does not seem to help ALL people. Also, during an invasion we would be totally helpless. If times were to go very hard and one had to hunt to live, then a good weapon also comes in handy.

Answer 5

No. And I am a liberal!

I believe in harsher penalties for those carrying weapons illegally. Especially those who have criminal records - throw them in jail for a very long time.

I also do not think any kind of gun should be sold without a background check. And I do not think automatic weapons are necessary except for the military.

Answer 6

Against gun bane-
States like Texas with less gun laws have a lower crime rate.
In 1938 Hitler took away all the civilian owned guns from people in Germany.
Sense California enacted stronger gun laws crime has increased.
Less then 11% of violent crime (CDC statistics) is commited with a firearm.
3500 people a year protect themselves or loved ones from bad guys using firearms

For gun control-
People commit suicide using firearms could accidentally hit someone other then themselves.
When someone invades your home they will not gain access to a firearm that is laying about your home.

Answer 7

Well we have the right to have them. Being that i am married to a Marine, Guns aren't scarce here. Some guns are only available to the military.. Blame it on Liberals/Democrats even Michael Moore. They want to turn America into Canada. I say make them move to Canada. We are law abiding citizens and deserve our gun rights.

Answer 8

Are you sure that its the ownership of guns that cause the problem?

Every Swiss household has a gun yet the level of gun related violence is very low.

The right to carry arms made sense when most Americans had bears, wolves or marauding Indians turning up in their gardens from time to time.

Now? Well unless the neighbor's dog has rabies I don't see much point.

Answer 9

They tend to not look at facts.

In Kennesaw Georgia it's law that if you own property you have to own a gun. The violent crime rate is .004 while 27 miles south in Atlanta it's through the roof. People kill there for the fun of it.

No one in their right mind will try to take my guns away from me. I have way too many hidden just in case they do try to ban them. Don't buy any guns and register them. Keep them in the other person's name. If they don't know you have them they can't take them away.

Answer 10

they will have to pry my rifle from my grip if they get to me first, lol. I live in the country. been chased by too many wild boar. Also, if someone breaks into my house I want more than a ball bat to protect myself with. This aint Britain.