Im 100% in favor of gun ownership.

With that said im also 100% in favor of STRICT restrictions on them. I also dont think its necessary to own a bazooka or anything like that. lol.

I dont hunt, however I enjoy target shooting and own a few guns. I also do keep a 9mm loaded in my house at all times for protection in case someone ever breaks in.

My daughter has been instructed VERY clearly to never touch it. Its not somewhere easy for her to get to anyways.

My point with all this is that im a fan of guns and think they serve a good purpose. However I think our laws should be a bit more strict on obtaining a gun, and also think that the individuals who own them need to quit being so reckless with them and actually use a little bit of intellect and common sense when they own them.

If someone has a criminal record they shouldn't be able to obtain one....Period. Im talking anything that was violence related as a youth, or anything above minor traffic violations as an adult. No matter how you want to spin it, there is a serious problem in the United States with firearm related crimes compared to other countries and we have to try to do SOMETHING about it.

But you cant take away the rights of good and decent people just because of the actions of morons either.

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