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38. What kind of exceptions?

- for the self-defense argument: people should be able to buy certain types of guns and cartridges. This would include handguns, shotguns, rifles with limited cartridge sizes

Reply> Handguns, shotguns, rifles are currently allowed for civilian sale with limits on ammo of .50 cal or less. Full auto and select fire are highly restricted with background checks and approval process that takes 6 - 9 months.

- full background checks on everyone buying a gun. time should not be a factor in completing the check. It must be reasonable and complete

Reply> The NICS works just fine. Improvements are needed for better reporting. It is reasonable complete. What cannot be done in three days, doesn't need doing.

- all laws should be rigorously enforced (especially gun laws)

Reply> That's why we make them laws.

- there must be a requirement to purchase liability insurance for anyone carrying a gun

Reply> Why? What would be covered?

- weapons and bullets that can inflict damage above a threshold should be banned from civilian use

Reply> They are or are highly restricted. It's easier to get TS/SCI than it is to get a full auto stamp.