what about a soft toy or a teddy bear: but no he has shot gun. Will america ever learn that thier gun law is outdated and deadly? Do you think its appropriate for a BABY to own a shot gun and be issued with a gun license?
2007-05-17 01:20:26 · 8 answers · asked by wildwood081 2 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
I saw that story, but I thought the father applied for the permit to show that anyone can get one because they really don't do background checks.
I was thinking of seeing if I could get one for my dog.
2007-05-17 03:05:24 · answer #1 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The baby doesn't actually have possession of the gun - it is at his grandfather's home. The parents obeyed the letter of the law after the grandfather gave the baby a shotgun as a gift. Since the baby "owns" the gun now he has to have a license. This sort of thing might be a family tradition or something. I think it's a little strange but I'm glad that they're obeying the law and that the gun is at the grandfather's home and not where the baby lives. This is a case of responsible gun ownership - the firearm is registered to its owner, even if the owner won't be able to use it for many years.
I know many people can't imagine owning a gun or even handling one so this story is really weird to them. I grew up out in the country and we always had guns around - my aunt had two shotguns sitting right beside the door at her farmhouse. I was told never to touch them as a young child and I never did. The guns were just in case one of their livestock had to be put down, in case people came on the property to steal farm equipment or livestock and to scare off any wildlife threatening the livestock (loose dogs, bears, coyotes, bobcats and mountain lions). I would never live out in the country without a shotgun - it's a big weapon that makes a lot of noise but isn't likely to kill your neighbor on accident.
To answer your question about the appropriateness of the whole thing - I don't find it appropriate at all but that's my opinion. I don't really like guns but do see the necessity of them in certain situations like those listed above. I also know that anyone who enters my house when I'm at home intends to harm me and my family and I consider it my right to defend myself in my own home.
2007-05-17 01:48:34 · answer #2 · answered by Susan G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the article i read on this said that it wasn't so much a license to shoot the gun just a ownership license since the gun was bought for little bubba.
the laws are very out dated but it's up to the parents when he will get to shoot it and all.
2007-05-17 01:27:09 · answer #3 · answered by a l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its not americas gun laws, the gun laws vary from state to state. its a matter of the big brother syndrome... if "they" decide who can and cannot have a gun whats next?
I knwo there are a lot of issues about this topic right now in the wake of the V tech tragedy. But if someone wants a weapon... they will get it reguardless of the law. Drugs are a prime example. laws only keep the honest people honest
2007-05-17 01:29:03 · answer #4 · answered by medic_30852 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How the hell does a 10 month old get a gun license?
2007-05-17 01:26:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What news story is this? That is shocking!
The American Consitution doesn't give them the right to be arms. It gives them the right to have an armed milita for protection. But they have interepeted it completly wrong.
2007-05-17 01:27:07 · answer #6 · answered by Lovely Lady 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I may not agree with it, but I'll fight for their right to do it.
2007-05-17 01:24:13 · answer #7 · answered by They call me ... Trixie. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have a saying for things like this!
"ONLY IN AMERICA"
2007-05-17 01:53:06 · answer #8 · answered by iamaustralian 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋