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In reply to the discussion: Kansas supports suit opposing concealed-carry permit restrictions [View all]Starboard Tack
(11,181 posts)41. Good question.
In terms of firearms ownership, I would make few changes to current law, though I would not oppose the total abolition of handguns as we know them. The handgun issue is a tough one for me. I like them for many reasons and I dislike them for many reasons, but in the final analysis, I think society as a whole would benefit from their disappearance. However, that is not going to happen.
What I consider far more important is the practice of carrying lethal weapons for purported self-defense. Sensible legislation would restrict those weapons to being less lethal. We need to develop effective "stoppers" rather than "destroyers". Not the easiest challenge, but a worthy one.
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I remain amazed how so many can ignore the precedent established by PA (1776) and VT (1777).
jody
Sep 2012
#1
That's hilarious! No restrictions for those who qualify. What a load of gobbledygook!
Starboard Tack
Sep 2012
#3
"or what kind of guns they carry?" A few states,Californis and Mass. have your carry weapon
oneshooter
Sep 2012
#4
So you plan to pull a Hoyt, and detain people in order to check their papers?
oneshooter
Sep 2012
#6
Neither abortion, nor gay marriage, nor guns are mentioned in the constitution.
Starboard Tack
Sep 2012
#38
I didn't mean the issuing of permits was random, but the practice of carrying.
Starboard Tack
Sep 2012
#55
If a future SCOTUS gutted the 2A, a new, stronger 2A replacement would be passed.
GreenStormCloud
Sep 2012
#53
The same story has been played out in other states with other governors.
GreenStormCloud
Sep 2012
#84
"Democrats in other states have lost elections because they opposed concealed carry."
Starboard Tack
Sep 2012
#88
There is zero evidence that carrying more guns around has reduced violence.
Starboard Tack
Sep 2012
#86
I don't think I have suggested a causal relationship between crime and firearm ownership.
Starboard Tack
Sep 2012
#94
Well if it makes you feel better and helps get your panties unbunched and you feel the need
rl6214
Sep 2012
#40
"That's why so many Europeans avoid America when picking a vacation destination."
Jenoch
Sep 2012
#36
That post is why we pro-RKBA frequently post ancedotes about gun saves.
GreenStormCloud
Sep 2012
#31
I take it you don't care for their 'reasonable' and 'common-sense' abortion restrictions as well?
friendly_iconoclast
Sep 2012
#93