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Originally Posted by MartinSE
I guess it depends on peoples positions.
I believe it is pretty much impossible to even consider removing all guns from the US. DUH. 300 million guns can not be collected and disposed of in any reasonable amount of time, no matter how much I would like that. So, a more pragmatic approach to me, is to come to some kind of bi-partisan gun control legislation.
1. Universal background checks with access to mental health history for all purchases private or commercial. Anyone selling a gun with out receiving a background check is charged as accessory if the gun is used in a crime.
2. Cool down period - 48 to 72 hours? Maybe a week?
3. Domestic violence checks.
4. Some form of definition of what kind of guns can be owned. We obviously need to restrict access to cruise missiles, and BB guns are probably not going to make people happy. Some where in the middle we shovel be able to meet.
5. Conviction of a crime where a gun is used results in automatic lifetime ban from owning or possessing.
6. NATIONAL/universal gun control laws. If we have open carry, fine, EVERYONE has open carry.
There are a few ideas. I have more, but those would be a good start. I have mentioned them before also. Most people don't give e reasons, they just make snarky statements - drive by one liners.
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#3. #4. #5. Are ALREADY law. Maybe the adminstration needs to focus on enforcing existing gun laws. Especially #5. How many arrest reports mention a felon in possession of a firearm??