Constitutional Rights

[Rage]

Well theres a lot of discussion in America about proposed gun bans and new restrictions, because of several atrocities.

As a Northerner of Maine, and as some would say, Canadian due to my geographical situation, I own several firearms.
I am also a avid member of the NRA, and several hunting and shooting clubs... local and international.


I'm interested in your take on this whole anti-firearm agenda, how it may affect you. For those of you unlucky Non-Americans (note: extreme amounts of sarcasm), if such proposed legislation gets passed, how do you think it will affect you, your country, if any affect at all.


Also, Pictures of your weapons are welcome I'll be posting mine shortly.

[ZERO]

I think the media gov and education system in the US have made it clear, the constitutional is an old piece of paper and nothing else.

Or in the words of Obama: "A charter of negative liberties"

Clearly we need a better one that entitles us to stuff just like what the ussr had. Also look at how the US is hand over fist trying to give up all liberties for security so why not just give up everything.

[Rage]

The US government among other things clearly does need an entire overhaul. That is plan as day. But my concerns are under no right does the government have to take away my firearms that I have LEGALLY purchased and LEGALLY have the right to possess.

Because of the idiotic media blowing shit way out of proportion, and idiotic laws some dumbass elected officials are proposing, weapons sales, especially semi-automatic weapons sales, have sky rocketed. You'll be hard pressed to find any sort of AR-15 or similar guns, and corresponding ammo. The push to reduce the amount of "war like" weapons in our society has had a reverse affect and probably close to doubled the amount!

[Assassin]

I think the media gov and education system in the US have made it clear, the constitutional is an old piece of paper and nothing else.

Or in the words of Obama: "A charter of negative liberties"

Clearly we need a better one that entitles us to stuff just like what the ussr had. Also look at how the US is hand over fist trying to give up all liberties for security so why not just give up everything.

I agree with this. I do believe extra security is paramount but I don't wanna see gun laws take a hit for it. It isn't the gun it's the owners intent that makes it what it is. Maybe better training for individuals and more conceal carries would fix most of this. I know here in Wisconsin since our conceal carry law is now in effect our crime has gone down a bit. Btw I am mostly liberal so this isn't a I'm Republican and vote conservative. Quite the opposite usually.

[Rapedollar$]

feel free to wade through the corpses of others who have tried to attempt to pry away my guns.

if you want em, pry them from my cold dead fingers.

Im still angry that they are using guns as a scapegoat to avert people from the actual issues. also i enjoy there ever broadening definition of "Assault Weapons".

Edit: Damnit fatman! help protect my guns.

[thecat]

You don't need a bushmaster for hunting.
You don't need a 100 round magazine for hunting.
No one is trying to ban ALL guns.
I like hunting but I would not need 100 32 cal rounds to kill a dear.
You can't overthrow the US government with the weapons open to the public so don't pull the I need the guns to fight an abusive government crap.

[brett friggin favre]

No one is trying to ban ALL guns.

you're 12 and you have no idea what you're talking about.

[thecat]

No you have no idea what you are talking about.
I have not seen anyone in power except mayor bloomberg say "I want to ban all guns".
If you are so smart than send me a link that supports your position.
Now stop watching fox news.

[anex]

You don't need a bushmaster for hunting.
You don't need a 100 round magazine for hunting.
No one is trying to ban ALL guns.
I like hunting but I would not need 100 32 cal rounds to kill a dear.

^---- This. That is exactly what is being discussed. The only guns that anyone would be coming after is assault rifles. Why? Because assault rifles allow people who go on mass murder sprees to rack up their kills easier but people have been pushing that for a while. If you think you need an AR-15 to "hunt" or "protect yourself", then you shouldn't be owning guns in the first place.

[Assassin]

Edit: Damnit fatman! help protect my guns.

I am...I was just saying that as a liberal my vote should be considered.

No you have no idea what you are talking about.
I have not seen anyone in power except mayor bloomberg say "I want to ban all guns".

I believe the argument is the slippery slope one.