[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

I would rather the gun manufacturers could only sell (by law) SINGLE-SHOT rifles, pistols, and shotguns to the PUBLIC. The military would have the automatics. And this would NOT be a problem because the ordinary citizens with the SINGLE-SHOT weapons would be able to outnumber the military so that just the repeater or non-repeater would NOT make any difference. Now the military would deploy tanks, but ordinary people could just hide their SINGLE-SHOT weapons and blend in with all the other people. The military could NOT just shoot every non-military person.
.........I state this because the people that would be against SINGLE-SHOTS would argue (incorrectly) that single-shot weapons would ENCOURAGE a military take over........I don't think so!
........This may seem RADICAL to some gun owners, but the NRA has been PREACHING for 50 years that, "It takes a GOOD guy with a GUN to neutralize a BAD guy with a GUN". Well by NOW the NRA should be made to "put-up or shut-up". Obviously, they just have that slogan to SELL MORE GUNS..........because gun violence in the US is about 20 times greater than in European countries. And it IS increasing and shows ZERO signs of stopping.
.........So, my solution MAY seem RADICAL, but at least, it IS a SOLUTION.
..........And banning military-style weapons will do ZERO because ANY semi-auto can be "accessorized" like Barby doll. So, the ONLY solution is to BAN semi-auto CIVILIAN purchases and do what I suggest or do NOTHING.......like for the last 50 years
..........Remember, Australia banned semi-auto rifles and their mass-murders went to nearly ZERO. And yes, my solution IS even more RADICAL than Australia's. But, US citizens are DYING from semi-auto guns and they will be dying at a greater RATE in the future.

The NRA does not sell guns...

The FBI and the CDC have stated that "the good guy with a gun" stops a crime (in most cases, never firing said gun) between 400,000-2.5 MILLION times per year...

Sound to me like they "put up"...

Australia's "Mass Murders" were "nearly zero" BEFORE they instituted their ban...

You do realize that this "semi-auto" handgun technology has been around for over 110 years, don't you?

I can only surmise you would also ban "revolvers" which have been around for over 150 years...

Allow me to retort... No way, no how, not a chance...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

Unfortunately even though we have him blocked, every time someone quotes him we still have to see his nonsense.

You're welcome... Or, I'm sorry... Whichever applies....

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

Concealed weapons class at Shooters World is $75. If you can afford a firearm and ammo you can probably afford the class.

What does FL charge these days for the license? I haven't renewed my license in a while...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by JRcorvette

I support Constitutional Carry 100% however I also believe that an individual should have to attend classroom course and understand the Laws. Many people in TV who have a carry permit and carry on occasion are not proficient at shooting and are no really up on the laws. They have not idea what a nightmare they will be in if they shoot someone or even just pull a gun out on someone. This is serious stuff… but everyone has the right to defend themselves and their family and to carry some protection if they choose to. I hope the law will Pass unambiguously!

Many?

[Hardlyworking]

Many people in TV have driver’s licenses and I’d guess a fair amount of those can’t drive worth a darn.

[Boston-Sean]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

The problem is, once arrested, they are typically released within hours...

Probably 20 years ago the Sheriff of Bristol County in Massachusetts (New Bedford area) instituted a policy of holding anyone who was arrested with a firearm on no bail until a separate hearing could be held to determine if the Perp was a "danger to the community".

The result. Shootings and gun crimes were dramatically reduced. A success story, right?

Not exactly. The usual suspects got involved and sued to stop the policy because ... wait for it ... racism.

No more of that policy. Gun crimes/shootings went back to "normal".

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Hardlyworking

Many people in TV have driver’s licenses and I’d guess a fair amount of those can’t drive worth a darn.

Leave out the "in TV" part and I'd agree!

[Hardlyworking]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

Leave out the "in TV" part and I'd agree!

That’s true.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Boston-Sean

Anyone who has the dude blocked is missing out on some funny stuff.

Thank you for your eloquent and RINGING endorsement. I may work on a comedy routine now thanks to your encouragement. OK audience did you hear the one about the SPACE CADET that wanted to be stationed in the Midwest.......You-all have been a g-r-e-a-t audience......see you later Florida Agitators.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

Unfortunately even though we have him blocked, every time someone quotes him we still have to see his nonsense.

Believe me, I have seen a lot of nonsense flowing on these pages. And much worse than nonsense. Some people think that to LOSE something is spelled loose. I must have seen that 10 times. And the funny thing is that I myself am a bad spealler.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by JRcorvette

I support Constitutional Carry 100% however I also believe that an individual should have to attend classroom course and understand the Laws. Many people in TV who have a carry permit and carry on occasion are not proficient at shooting and are no really up on the laws. They have not idea what a nightmare they will be in if they shoot someone or even just pull a gun out on someone. This is serious stuff… but everyone has the right to defend themselves and their family and to carry some protection if they choose to. I hope the law will Pass unambiguously!

Florida could easily be a state that has gone backward in modern progressive ideas because of the average older age of its residents. This is thanks mainly to the inability to mentally resist and recognize PROPAGANDA that is rolling in on their chosen TV channel from m - f from 8 - 11 PM. Florida has PROBLEMS getting top-rated corporations to locate in Fl because the upper management types do NOT want their children raised in such a BACKWARD environment. Yes, the U. of Florida is a top-rated University, but primary and secondary Florida schools have a bad reputation. And Yes, I know that the Villages Charter School sends a lot of students to College, but a lot of that has to do with the average income of their families - and it is an anomaly in Florida.

[jrzeis@tampabay.rr.com]

Why do so many people assume that if you decided to carry a gun it instantly makes you a mass murderer in waiting? Also, last time I checked, murder is against the law and convicted felons are not allowed to own a gun but many so anyways. Explain to me how passing new laws are suddenly going to stop criminals from breaking the new law or better yet tell me how that new law is going to start making criminals follow the new law since they don't really care about the existing laws? Do you really think telling someone that they are not allowed to murder someone is going to stop them, and do you really think they are going to be unable to obtain a forearm? It is already against the law so tell me how you are changing anything.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by jrzeis@tampabay.rr.com

Why do so many people assume that if you decided to carry a gun it instantly makes you a mass murderer in waiting? Also, last time I checked, murder is against the law and convicted felons are not allowed to own a gun but many so anyways. Explain to me how passing new laws are suddenly going to stop criminals from breaking the new law or better yet tell me how that new law is going to start making criminals follow the new law since they don't really care about the existing laws? Do you really think telling someone that they are not allowed to murder someone is going to stop them, and do you really think they are going to be unable to obtain a forearm? It is already against the law so tell me how you are changing anything.

In many countries in Europe, and New Zealand, Australia, and Japan it is NOT nearly as easy to get hold of a gun as it is in the US. By the time they get hold of a gun, they may have had 2nd thoughts and no longer want to murder someone or commit suicide. Also, it IS harder to commit suicide WITHOUT a gun - like say by using a knife or jumping from a tall building. Easily accessible guns in the US make it easy for people to commit murder or suicide.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

Florida could easily be a state that has gone backward in modern progressive ideas because of the average older age of its residents. This is thanks mainly to the inability to mentally resist and recognize PROPAGANDA that is rolling in on their chosen TV channel from m - f from 8 - 11 PM. Florida has PROBLEMS getting top-rated corporations to locate in Fl because the upper management types do NOT want their children raised in such a BACKWARD environment. Yes, the U. of Florida is a top-rated University, but primary and secondary Florida schools have a bad reputation. And Yes, I know that the Villages Charter School sends a lot of students to College, but a lot of that has to do with the average income of their families - and it is an anomaly in Florida.

Sigh... It's just sooo easy to check the actual facts before posting...

Why Are So Many Companies Moving to Florida? | Business.com

2022 saw more California businesses relocate to Florida | Florida | thecentersquare.com

4 Reasons Why Businesses are Flocking to Florida | Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC

They specifically mention the younger population moving here for employment, the GOOD schools...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

In many countries in Europe, and New Zealand, Australia, and Japan it is NOT nearly as easy to get hold of a gun as it is in the US. By the time they get hold of a gun, they may have had 2nd thoughts and no longer want to murder someone or commit suicide. Also, it IS harder to commit suicide WITHOUT a gun - like say by using a knife or jumping from a tall building. Easily accessible guns in the US make it easy for people to commit murder or suicide.

Then why does Japan have MORE suicides than the US despite having very limited access to guns and about 1/3 the population?

"The total number of deaths from suicide was 31,413 (22,402 males and 9,011 females) in Japan and 29,180 (23,443 males and 5,737 females) in the United States."

"The most common method among both genders in Japan was hanging, followed by jumping from a high place. In the United States, it was firearms among both genders, followed by hanging among males and drugs among females."

Comparative Study about Methods of Suicide between Japan and the United States - PMC.