Do you think that you have the right to own a gun in America?

Question

You have the right to bear arms, not to own guns. Owning a gun is a privilege, not a right. If it was a right, there wouldn't be restrictions on it, such as in the case of a driver's license. I am upset by those who defend the "rights" of people to bear arms, whenever students are killed by some person who gave up their rights the instant they took that life. Be grateful of your rights, but recognize that your freedom comes with a price and that being responsible (and not letting your kids go shooting at 5 years old) is more important. Life is precious.

For those who understood my communication, I hope that we can work towards a brighter future. For those who didn't get it and think I am a tree hugger or filling you with semantic rhetoric, I hope that one day you will gain an education when you finally do understand.

Answer 1

There should definitely be restrictions. A safety test and a basic psychological evaluation are not unreasonable things to ask. That privilege should also be revoked for certain people. And no one needs a high-powered assault riffle, or the like for civilian use. Some models should be completely restricted. (I know the NRA would never go for it, but still...)

Answer 2

Venting is healthy .. it is a very complicated issue.
Should we take away everybody privilages, based on the few that violate our rights? That is a question that will never be answered, because there is no fair way to go about it that will please any majority. It is reactionary.. something bad happens in the world and we question our laws because of it.
So, sure.. let's criminalize all weapons and ammunition.. How do we make sure they are all off the streets? How many people have to be a statistic during that transition.. Let's throw everybody in jail that is caught with a gun. Ohh.. yeah .. and no more hunting either.. we don't know if you want to shoot people with it. No collecting war memorabilia.. you can hurt people with it.. let's declassify shooting as an Olympic sport.. it will teach our kids that guns are fun.
I don't mean to sound like a jerk about it, but it is a very unrealistic proposition. I hate guns, I don't hunt, and I also agree that life is precious. There is no solution for this problem, that will not cause more problems along the way.

Answer 3

The right to bear arms is in our constitution. As it is, a license is necessary to carry a concealed weapon like a handgun. As for the guns used by criminals, most of those are unlicensed, illegal weapons. Take away the right to own a gun and the only people possessing guns will be the police and the bad guys. Should a bad guy approach you, in your home or on the street, by the time the police arrive, you'll be either dead, a member of your family raped, and minus a few possessions, Note: in most countries run by a dictator, citizens are not allowed to own guns. This makes it easier for the dictator to maintain control.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

I've had to adjust my thinking on the 2nd amendment, actually. Since I am a vocal proponent for a broad interpretation of several other amendments in the Bill of Rights (notably the 1st and the 4th), I realized that I can hardly fault or oppose others if they insist on broad interpretations of their favorites, nor can I arbitrarily pick certain amendments and insist that those should be interpreted narrowly. Therefore, I've ceded the gun control argument to those who wish to interpret it broadly, in hopes that others will do the same for me.

Answer 6

I think the second ammendment should be
clarified. As it sits now, it could be taken to
mean that individuals have the right to carry
concealed nuclear weapons.

However, at the time of inception, the highest
power "arm" one could have was a musket or
a canon. Frankly, I have no problem with that
though I am not sure why anyone would want
either.

I also have no problems with weapons appropriate
for hunting - I have relatives who stay alive that
way.

I DO have problems with everyone having the
right the carry around weapons that can kill
multiple targets in one sitting.

If we had to give up our hunting rights to get
rid of them, it would be worth it. We are not
the same country as when that amendment was
crafted.

Yes, I would repeal the second amendment.
I'd be happy to replace it with something that
was more restrictive, but as it sits now, it does
more harm than good.

Answer 7

I can get a gun anytime anywhere, taking away rights arn't going to do anything. look at the drug issues it'd be the same with guns, maybe even worse. The same could happen with someone with a drivers license running through a crowded street, would you then ask the same question? Would you want to take away driving the automobile? Use your head.

Answer 8

Sometime in the future guns will be a way to protect your family from other insane people. Also to hunt for food when things get medieval

Answer 9

This isn't a lesson of semantics, so I'm not getting spun around with your circular logic. Just some facts....United States gun deaths are around 30,000 a year.....in Great Britian, where it is illegal to own a gun....gun deaths for the year average about 6.....not a typo. Just 6.

So, can someone tell me the difference between OWNING a gun and shooting somebody and NOT OWNING a gun and NOT shooting somebody with it?

Answer 10

As it stands today, people in America has the RIGHTS to own guns. Along with this RIGHTS, those who chooses to guns have the RESPONSIBILITY to use it as law permits.

RIGHTS and RESPONSIBILITIES goes hand-in-hand. One is never by itself.

Crime is committed when the person who chose to own guns uses it unlawfully.

These are compeletely separate issues. Unfortunately, in today's climate, in some area and in some circumstances, self-protection is needed.

I personally do not particularly agree with rights to own guns, but that is the law.