MessiaH said:
I fully realize it is not an elegant approach. I am just reciting something that was used in stand up comedy. I obviously haven't really looked into it to see the benefits (if any) or problems that can arise. I am not saying it should be done. Just something funny I remembered hearing and thought the subject was appropriate to bring up. But I do think that there is no need to be able to purchase fully automatic weapons and shotguns and what not. Civilians use weapons for hunting and self-defense. So why don't they just allow the sale of hand guns and hunting rifles. It won't stop crimes, but it will reduce the casualties. |
Why prohibit shotguns and allow handguns? For home defense, a shotgun is actually ideal because the pellets are much less likely to pose a threat to your neighbors than a high powered rifle cartridge. Personally, I am of the firm belief that gun bans are both useless in preventing crime and too restrictive upon the civilian population. I myself want rifles but not for hunting or self-defense purposes. I want to do some sport shooting but the laws here (Canada) are just too much to deal with. I think that once military and police armaments become adequate, we should legalize fully-automatic firearms. I'd work towards acquiring the necessary licenses immediately and begin collecting them.