Isn't the entire alleged constitutional right to guns also described as "well-regulated"?
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Do you reckon guns should be banned in the U.S.? (Please vote)
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yes, which is what the background checks and licenses are for.
if that's not well regulated, i don't know what is.
Well.
Regulated.
Militia.
Also
Arms' definition is weapons and ammunition; armaments.
So...
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
The constitution never said what arms couldn't be restricted.
Thus:
You could fully restrict guns, give everyone the right to keep and bear shortswords, and suddenly everything is fine.
Do some research.
It's not well regulated.
I agree.
A taser or pepper spray is a perfect self defense tactic. You don't need a gun.
I'd argue the opposite, not specifying any arms means that they can't ban any.
I don't know man, background checks and licenses seem well regulated enough to me.
yes , i don't see any reason for anyone to have a gun unless you are the police or the army . even them shouldn't be used unless there is no other way . tazer first .
lol freedom of firearm , its made to kill stuffs , it should only be allowed to people with the training and the need for it but not as a Civillians defending itself because you will end up with too many people getting it .some with mental issues they might not even know they have and they just look normal . making it available to the public is something with way more negatives than positives .
Right now, a Chinese state agent is the third post popular presidential candidate in my country. Eventuallly they could take over your country like this. You'll want the guns.
Need more options on this poll.
The way I see it, we do - at the very least - need some more strict licensing requirements for gun ownership. Owning a gun in general requires a certain amount of responsibility, and not every state is the same when it comes to their regulations. Some are more strict, while others are far too lenient.
I think that IF we are going to keep automatics legal in this country, then like vehicle licenses, there needs to be a special license to acquire such heavier firearms.
The way I see it, we do - at the very least - need some more strict licensing requirements for gun ownership. Owning a gun in general requires a certain amount of responsibility, and not every state is the same when it comes to their regulations. Some are more strict, while others are far too lenient.
I think that IF we are going to keep automatics legal in this country, then like vehicle licenses, there needs to be a special license to acquire such heavier firearms.
- There should be a license for basic carry, which should apply to your standard pistol and hunting rifle, a license for concealed carry (if your state allows it) and a specialized license for automatic carry, which should be far more strict, and should be renewed every 3 years, while a basic and concealed carry should be renewed every 5 years.
- Guns should ONLY be sold at locations that are permitted to register the firearm, and should be registered on the spot.
- Automatics should be sent by the dealer to the place where you got your carrier's licensed so they can handle the proper checks before passing the firearm to you. This basically creates a two-level check system before you can get your hands on an automatic.
- You must present your license and the registration for the firearm every time you purchase ammunition for said firearm.
- It should be illegal to sell or gift your firearm to another individual under ANY circumstance, and if you sell/gift it to an unlicensed individual, then you should be held equally liable for any damage or harm committed by said individual.
with that argument, no more modern tech, since that wasn't around in 1776!
it's like the founding fathers knew that tech would evolve, and it wouldn't stay musket and single shot forever!
Since we talk about guns, sure! I wouldn't mind if you US citizens all just used muskets instead of Machine guns for defense. The modern stuff can be kept to the Police and the Military.
Eh, no more smartphones, in fact, nothing except a quill and pen, horse drawn carriages, and that's it!
Those weren't around back then, how are we supposed to know what the founding fathers would have thought of it???????
basically the "it was written back in 1776, so it only applies to 1776 weapons!" argument is really fucking stupid, and another word that I'm not even sure is allowed.
If that was true, then nothing except stuff from 1776 and before would be allowed, since hey, the founding fathers didn't have it, so why should we?
If that was true, then nothing except stuff from 1776 and before would be allowed, since hey, the founding fathers didn't have it, so why should we?
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it's just in an empty open space, like outside at night or the backrooms, depending on the branch of the hypothetical you either feel unsafe, but you actually are safe, or you feel safe, but are unsafe, also you don't actually know the truth about your safety either way -
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