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In reply to the discussion: How do you feel about mandatory gun classes and gun insurance as a prerequisit for gun ownership? [View all]ZombieHorde
(29,047 posts)43. I can't afford a gun now, so I don't see why that's a problem.
The 2A doesn't say guns have to be affordable.
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How do you feel about mandatory gun classes and gun insurance as a prerequisit for gun ownership? [View all]
ZombieHorde
Dec 2012
OP
Because every gang banger would purchase insurance as the cost of doing *cough* business.
X_Digger
Dec 2012
#21
I don't see why it would be a boon. The insurance wouldn't make currently illegal activities
ZombieHorde
Dec 2012
#22
if there's a customer for it, there's a product, kid. that's how the market works.
bettyellen
Dec 2012
#23
So the goal is not really about insurance, it's about suppressing gun ownership?
X_Digger
Dec 2012
#28
it's about treating gun ownership as the serious responsibility it is. Perhaps it will occur to
bettyellen
Dec 2012
#45
Yes, so her gun insurance would cover the funerals, and hospital bills, if there were any. nt
ZombieHorde
Dec 2012
#14
OFGS. Read your own post. the KILLER wouldn't have taken those stupid "classes".
WinkyDink
Dec 2012
#24
I think a mandatory six month stint in a militia training camp is about right.
Zoeisright
Dec 2012
#49
I think everyone should be taught basic gun safety whether they want to own a gun or not
slackmaster
Dec 2012
#52