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Originally Posted by Challenger
Legislation aimed at controlling sales of semi-automatic weapons by dealers , colectors and others is clearly enforceable. It is done in other countries. Such a ban would not in my opinion reduce the gun episodes (to any significant degree) in the lifetime of anyone reading this post. There are many millions of semi automatic weapons already in the hands of both criminals, mentally ill and law abiding citizens and anything short of a major confiscation effort would leave plenty of oppurtunity for those wanting to use them to bad ends. I believe that an effort at confiscation would lead to a silent (or maybe not so silent) revolt. IMO many otherwise law abiding citizens would become law breakers . We need a balanced approach to the many aspects of this problem keeping in mind the non intended consequences of almost any new laws and regulations. I am not advocating that issues related to gun purchase and ownership be exempt from review and modification . Disclosure : I own two semi automatic weapons. No carry permit.
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If just one life is saved by new legislation this year, it will be worth it, especially to that person and their family.
The majority have spoken on this issue, and there will be new laws in the coming year IMO. That's what being a democracy is all about and this is a country that believes in law and order.