Guns?

[Dusty-Boy]

Well this is a civil rights group.. sort of...

I was wondering the positions on the people here revolving around gun ownership.


Personally I'm pro-gun, I think anyone should be able to own any type of smallarm, from flintlock pistols, to daggers/swords, to the S.A.W. and the carrying of weapons should be permitted, Concealed or otherwise.  

[Renkon Root]

Its one of the fundamental rights that this country was founded on. Right after the right to own property is the right to bear arms.

I do, however, think that anyone who does own a gun (or any weapon for that matter) should conduct themselves responsibly.  

[Luminairus]

I am pro-gun, but I do believe in limitations. Being able to have any firearm or form of ammunition you want can be....well....problematic, in my opinion.

Renkon Root

Its one of the fundamental rights that this country was founded on. Right after the right to own property is the right to bear arms.

I do, however, think that anyone who does own a gun (or any weapon for that matter) should conduct themselves responsibly.

Key phrase there is "conduct themselves responsibly." Sadly not as common a trait as it should be.  

[Sapphire Saint]

I am pro-gun as well, but I also believe there should be limits. I don't think a license to carry a concealed weapon is necessary: I don't see what reasons people could use to justify carrying around a hidden weapon. I don't see why anyone would want to conceal their weapon unless they intend to commit a crime. If you're really that concerned with your safety in your neighborhood/city/whatever, bring some mace, a taser, etc.

Also, I think there shouldn't be any handguns. Handguns are small and easy to hide. Rifles and shotguns are okay since they're big and it is not likely that someone is going to sneak up on you and mug you with a shotgun and rifle: they're way too big. And they can be used to still serve their function: self-defense in one's home from intruders, defense from animals while camping, hunting, etc. However, they're a lot harder to commit crimes with simply because you can't hide them as easily.

Overall, I think guns are too easy to obtain in the US. I think there needs to be a little more regulation on who can own a gun. Fewer guns on the streets = less gun deaths in our country.