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In reply to the discussion: Gun interests WANT criminals to have guns [View all]derby378
(30,252 posts)One of my complaints with the gun-control lobby has been its apparent unwillingness to evolve new ideas that could further reduce violent crime levels involving firearms while protecting our Constitutional rights. After Sandy Hook, at least for a short time, a gun-control advocate and I had conversations on the feasibility of a civilian armory where guns could be securely stored instead of keeping them at home - if Nancy Lanza had access to such an armory, Sandy Hook certainly would never have happened, because Adam Lanza would have had to go through the cops in order to steal his mother's AR-15.
I still support the idea of a civilian armory. I'd gladly store my Tantal in one, even if it meant I had to go through another background check every time I wanted to withdraw it for another road trip into the middle of nowhere. As long as the dues are equal to or better than the rates charged by a pawn shop for the same service, I think it's very doable, with the profits going to the city or county. That means more funding - from gun owners like myself - for anything from drug addiction counseling to anti-gang programs or whatever the community needs.
Did I just mention background checks a moment ago? I certainly did. I support the Toomey-Manchin proposal, and I want it brought before the Senate once again for a full and honest vote.