Reply #86: Honestly, pro-gun is not a valid statement, or question - SAFETY

[johnaries]

Gun Safety is the only real issue! (IMHO) I live on 20 acres of woods, next to thousands of acres of a Wildlife Management Area. I don't hunt, and I don't particularly like guns, but so far this year I had to shoot a Copperhead and a 10-foot Timber Rattler in my front yard! I didn't like doing it, but this was a real danger to my family and I felt it necessary to protect myself and them.

I don't think the issue is "pro-gun" or "anti-gun": I think the issue is that guns are dangerous tools, and we should do everything possible to make sure they are only used in a safe manner.

I learned "respect" for my weapon in Basic Training, and I have never forgotten that.

At one time, the main purpose of the NRA was to ensure safety and training in the proper use of firearms. When did that change? Why can't we get them back on "our side"?

You have to pass a driving test to drive a car, why don't you have to pass a Safety Test to own a gun? The NRA are the most experienced with guns, why can't we tap their experience to help further gun safety?

Seems to me the NRA and Democrats should be on the same side! :shrug: