Current gun legislation in Congress - Page 2

Kapt Z · 03-21-09, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I have a friend who took just the opposite tack. He kept his guns hidden where the kids couldn't reach them, but he could. When they were old enough, he took them shooting, taught them what's what and how dangerous they could be if not use properly, and that proper use required ready access. They are all three grown, never had an accident, never showd the guns to any friends and all still know what's what.

That makes sense to me. My brother-in-law does the same thing.

Personally, I just never imagined actually using my gun for defense so I don't bother with the 'easy access'. Heck, I don't even keep ammo in the house. I just pick a few boxes at the range.

sharkbit · 03-23-09, 08:37 AM

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I have a friend who took just the opposite tack. He kept his guns hidden where the kids couldn't reach them, but he could. When they were old enough, he took them shooting, taught them what's what and how dangerous they could be if not use properly, and that proper use required ready access. They are all three grown, never had an accident, never showd the guns to any friends and all still know what's what.

The key point in this statement is responsibility. Your friend is a responsible gun owner. Unfortuneately, there are too many people out there without a clue.
With freedom, comes responsibility. Isn't that what's it all about?

Sailor Steve · 03-23-09, 10:49 AM

True, but do you limit the freedom for everyone because some (or many) are irresponsible?

Digital_Trucker · 03-23-09, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

True, but do you limit the freedom for everyone because some (or many) are irresponsible?

The US certainly doesn't do this in other cases.

sharkbit · 03-23-09, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

True, but do you limit the freedom for everyone because some (or many) are irresponsible?

No, you should not.

Sailor Steve · 03-23-09, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Digital_Trucker

The US certainly doesn't do this in other cases.

I agree, but they shouldn't. There are so many laws on the books designed to protect us from ourselves, I don't even know where to start my complaining.

Digital_Trucker · 03-23-09, 01:49 PM

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I agree, but they shouldn't. There are so many laws on the books designed to protect us from ourselves, I don't even know where to start my complaining.

Sorry if I was kind of vague, but I don't think they should either. Education is the key in almost every instance of people needing protection from themselves. From sex to driving to firearms to needlepoint

Sailor Steve · 03-23-09, 02:41 PM

They let YOU do needlepoint??!! There oughta be a law!:rotfl:

Digital_Trucker · 03-23-09, 02:49 PM

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They let YOU do needlepoint??!! There oughta be a law!:rotfl:

Actually, no, I like crocheting more, but

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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	They let YOU do needlepoint??!! There oughta be a law!:rotfl: __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo