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Originally Posted by Mr Quatro
This is a true statement in the past ... these shootings could wind up influencing the next election more so than the Russians did in 2016.
Promises of more gun control could sink a politician on the other hand a pro gun stance could ruin that politicians chance.
One things for sure those students are going to need some answers when school starts up again.
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Indeed, the topic of gun control is very much a double edged sword in this country even more so once you get into the realm of politics.
Personally what I think is the main problem on the topic of gun control is what people define "gun control" as. Some are terrified that the government will try to take away their guns, others say it's to ban certain types of firearms such as the AR-15. To me what gun control is, is preventing people like criminals, gang members, and so on from getting firearms in the first place, I also think banning the sale of so called "conversion kits" which can make a semi-auto AR-15 into a fully automatic weapon would be smart. It's really friggin' stupid that conversion kits are only considered illegal AFTER the part(s) have been added to the rifle!
I'd go for an approach like we to do getting a drivers license.
1. The General Purpose License
The types of firearms the "GP" License covers are as follows.
Sporting Rifles
Hunting Rifles
Shotguns
Pistols
These licenses would be valid for 4 years and can be used in all states.
You have to be 21 Years Old to apply for this license, exceptions would be maybe for those 18 years or older providing the applicant has taken a firearms safety course from a certified instructor.
2. The Collectors License
The types of firearms covered by the Collectors License are as follows.
Black Powder Muzzle Loaders (Muskets, Pistol and Rifles)
Bolt Action Rifles WW1- Present Day (Including Sniper Rifles)
Semi- Auto Rifles WW2-Present Day
Assault Rifles
SMGs
HMGs (Heavy Machine Guns) Only for a serious collector!
You must be 21 years or older to apply for this license and is valid in all states.
You must have a certification from a firearms safety course to apply.
This license would be valid for 2 years.
If you have a criminal history your application will have to be reviewed by state and local law enforcement before the license is issued or denied. (Applies to both licenses)
The prices of the two licenses will be dependent on the state issuing the license.
You can have multiple guns under one license as long as they fall within the categories that are listed.
Any rifle that has been modified for use in sports shooting or hunting would need to be reviewed before a license was issued.
Any person or persons attempting to obtain these license(s) using false information will be subject to a $500 - $2,000 dollar fine and a maximum 15 years in prison and will not be able to apply for either license for 10 years after serving the prison sentence.