(12-14-2012 02:08 PM)nomad2u2001 Wrote: I say that an armed society is a polite society as long as it's the right people that have most of the weapons.
But the NRA is attempting to make sure that there is no effective check to ensure that the 'right people' have most of the weapons.
Here's what could be done, without infringing on anyones 2nd Amendment rights.
1) An end to 'no-check' gun sales. If people want to privately sell a weapon, the purchaser and buyer can go to the police station, where both their records are checked. Increased oversight of gun shows and other legal points where guns are sold.
2) A 48 hour cooling off period for purchases. The liberal bastion of Alabama (!) has this law
3) Increased ATF funding for more agents to ensure that straw sales laws are more vigorously enforced.
4) A ban or tax on high capacity clips. Or if that isn't constitutionally feasable, a requirement to register such guns.
5) Increased criminal penalties for those breaking firearm access laws.
If you want a gun - be my guest! If you want to sell your gun (or enable those that do) to someone who may be insane, a straw purchaser, or a criminal, then unfortunately its all our business.