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Gun Control & RKBA

Abnredleg

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1. Registration would be the problem

Reply to Dial H For Hero (Original post)

Fri Dec 17, 2021, 11:59 AM

Dec 2021

Because that is a necessary prerequisite to confiscation, and there are many who would favor that. I'm not a gun owner but I know people who are and while they usually don't have an issue with background checks and training, they have a visceral reaction against registration.

I understand the value of doing so but there is simply not enough trust in society to implement it.

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Speaking of compromises...here's my thought experiment on firearms. [View all] Dial H For Hero Dec 2021 OP

Registration would be the problem Abnredleg Dec 2021 #1

It's more of a thought experiment on compromise than a serious legislative proposal. Dial H For Hero Dec 2021 #2

Despite the perpetual hysteria... krispos42 Dec 2021 #3

This is absolutely correct. PTWB Dec 2021 #5

Most of these are actually acceptable. beemerphill Dec 2021 #4

"YOU MUST COMPROMISE!!!" yagotme Dec 2021 #6

This actually has merit. AndyS Dec 2021 #7