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That's not the right question. I would like to see an honest conversation


about reforming our gun control laws without the gun lobby's mouthpiece (NRA) in the middle waiving around the Second Amendment and throwing out straw men and red herrings to distract the conversation.

A few concepts that come to mind:

-limits on the types of guns (and ammo, accessories, etc.) that people can buy -- no semi-auto rifles, extended magazines, bump-stocks, etc.

-limits on the number of guns people can buy

-efforts to reduce the number of guns in circulation (mandatory buyback programs, etc.)

-strict registration and reporting requirements for ALL guns that also apply to transfers or sales

-draconian penalties for selling or giving away guns outside that system

-mandatory storage/safety requirements, the breach of wish can lead to civil judgments or even jail time if your gun is used in a crime because you left it where someone could take it

-better, more uniform background checks that screen out people who are potentially dangerous or violent

-red flag laws where someone who is acting erratic or unstable or making threats can have a gun preemptively seized.

A few off the top of my head.

I would be fine with either repealing or clarifying the 2A too. Get that hurdle out of the damn way so we can legislate and protect ourselves.

(In response to this post by Hokie5150)

Posted: 02/20/2018 at 3:05PM



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  Nothing stands on its own anymore or -- walkthecorner 02/20/2018 5:36PM
  Thank you. ** -- Hokie5150 02/20/2018 5:20PM
  I have a few thoughts: -- hoolstoptheheels 02/20/2018 5:52PM
  Perfectly legitimate question. ** -- HokieSignGuy 02/20/2018 5:15PM
  Speaking of straw purchasers. Did you see the -- Cold Hoober Hoo 02/20/2018 3:10PM
  I demand regulation ** -- Quaker 02/20/2018 3:00PM
  Such as? ** -- Hokie5150 02/20/2018 3:03PM
  A repeal of the 2nd Amendment? ** -- Hokie5150 02/20/2018 2:53PM
  Are you looking for one thing? ** -- Cold Hoober Hoo 02/20/2018 2:48PM
  No removable magazine, 10 round limit. ** -- LAHOOters 02/20/2018 2:15PM
  I'd go with that as a start. ** -- Seattle .Hoo 02/20/2018 2:29PM
  Thank you. ** -- Hokie5150 02/20/2018 2:25PM
  Excellent idea. ** -- Hfbyrd 02/20/2018 2:20PM
  And a good one IMO ** -- NJHoo 02/20/2018 2:25PM
  People in certain industries are given access -- KCHoo 02/20/2018 6:33PM
  Depends on which .30 cal you're talking about. ** -- SokurHoo83 02/20/2018 4:00PM
  Ding ding ding ** -- 06 Hoo 02/20/2018 3:48PM
  I understand that the AR is a cosmetic thing. -- CMUHoo 02/20/2018 2:55PM
  Popular yes, necessary no. -- CMUHoo 02/20/2018 2:49PM
  For hunting humans, that is. -- Freddyburg Hokie 02/20/2018 2:33PM
  Thanks for the reply. ** -- Hokie5150 02/20/2018 2:13PM

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