do you think someone should have to pass a training corse to beable to own a firearm?

Question

if so would it make you feel anymore safer and do you think it would cut down on gun violence

bj this isnt taking away the fight to bear arms its simply saying you can if you go through proper training.

*Right to bear arms

Answer 1

I think it is a good idea to attend the course, however I don't believe that they would reduce gun violence. Gun violence is not caused by people not knowing how to use guns safely.

Answer 2

I think this would be more likely to cut down on guns accidents than gun violence. The problem is that there are a lot of adults who automatically equate gun with protection without any real knowledge of guns ... and these are exactly the people who tend to be accidents waiting to happen. storing guns so they cannot be fired by children, when and when not to use a gun, how to fire a gun, etc. apparently do not come naturally to some people ... education is the best (although not fail proof) way to short of punishing people when something goes wrong, which is "closing the gate after the horse got out of the pasture".
gun violence by hardened criminals is not going to be deterred by much ... even if the course was required by law, this is just one more law they will break.

it would also be useful to have some sort of introduction to firearms laws (such as where you can carry a gun, what is meant by concealed weapon, when it is legal or display, threaten with or point a firearm, when deadly force is legally justifiable, who can carry a gun, what the consequences are for varies crimes committed with a gun, where can a gun be discharged for target practice, etc.) Maybe some common sense (because common sense is really not so common) on when to bring a weapon into a conflict (i.e. don't unless it is absolutely necessary to protect your life) and ways to defuse conflicts without resorting to firearms or the threat of firearms. the course should also have a practical component at a range where shooting proficiency is checked.

I know a requirement like this will cause some resistance by long time gun owners (and I agree that a responsible long time gun owner will probably know much more than will be taught at such a "beginner" course) BUT the course should also not be unreasonably expensive or inconvenient to attend. Most people with experience handling firearms will accept this IF it does not simply become a tool to make ownership much more difficult.

I think most seasoned gun owners will appreciate the overall benefit to society from educating less knowledgeable gun owners ... rather than take it as an insult IF the requirement follows the above guidelines.

Answer 3

If they pass the course, and have a clean criminal record, then yes. I strongly support the 2nd amendment. Criminals are less likely inclined to commit a crime in an area where there is a high concentration of gun ownership. I vote mostly Democrat, so there are a few of us out there who see the whole picture.

Answer 4

Out of the million's who buy guns legally for hunting and/or protection - you need to ask

What about the millions who get their guns on the black market in crime circles without going through anything but handing off hundred dollar bills.

Do these criminals gun owners have to go through some kind of training when they buy their guns on the streets.

Take the guns out of the hands of responsible people then you are leaving the guns in the hands of the criminals on the streets.

Just like drugs, you can put all kinds of laws against getting them, but drug users still get it!

You people just don't get it!

Answer 5

Accidental death is a small percentage of overall firearms deaths. I don't think teaching criminals and suicidal folks proper methods of storing and handling firearms is going to really cut back on their tendencies to use firearms wrongly.

One could also transfer the logic to something like voting, only those who are educated enough to vote rationally should be able to.

Answer 6

the gun violence isnt by gun owners usally its by stolen handguns and illegal obtained so what would that course do but filter money to yet another needless department


to words above me military gives you a uniform and rifle at the begining

Answer 7

Yes. Showing competence with a weapon is a good thing. The military won't give any member a gun without training.

The gun violence that will be avoided will NOT be between criminals and victims, rather, violence will be reduced between heated family arguments

Answer 8

Absolutely not! First, The constitution guarantees us the right to own firearms, not to be tested on their use. Secondly, honest law abiding people who own firearms that would have to pass this course, are not the cause of the violence in this country. Think about it.

Answer 9

Yes. I also think there should be different requirements for permits to different types of guns.

I mean what reason could someone outside of law enforcement have for requesting an assault rifle with bullets that can pierce a bullet proof vest? Is that something a deer hunter would really needed?

Answer 10

Most people who own firearms have had prior experience with them. So I would say that this requirement would not really be worth the costs.