The NEW Should Gun Owners Have to Pass a Background Check to Purchase a Gun Poll!

[Wabatuckian]

Should people have to undergo background checks to buy firearms?

I was dissatisfied with the last poll. Too many hit and run "yes men" who won't defend their views.

They have no honor.

Here is their chance at redemption and to get real discussion going.

Let's just please keep it civil.

Thanks,

Josh

 

[OneBadV8]

I struggle with this sometimes, but I'm a big fan of limited gov't.

So, I voted no. The only way this really works well in all scenarios is if EVERYONE buys them and doesn't sit back and depend on the local PD to protect them.

 

[Zoub]

Yes, if you give life sentences for using a gun in a crime. The "problem" used to defend this BS would be solved very quickly, keeping guns out of Felons hands, not regulating citizens.

Then we could focus on applying for a 50 states handgun permit including carry on airplanes.

 

[Eddie]

I said no. "Shall not be infringed" is too clearly written. It has to mean what it means.

 

[Bobby]

From my handy-dandy pocket constitution, the Second Amendnent clearly states: "shall not be infringed." How is that so hard to understand? While I don't know if I would purchase one, I would like to see our country roll back gun control laws so that law-abiding citizens could purchase fully automatic weapons again. This is a infringement that grates on me just as much as McCarthy or Feinstein telling me I can't have a high-capacity "clip." Who gave them the authority to put their personal beliefs ahead of the US Constitution?


Oh, by the way, I said NO!

 

[Fireaxes]

Bottom line is, a criminal is going to get a gun no matter what. Most laws just restrict the law abiding. Permits and background checks won't stop people who are going to commit a crime.

 

[pudly]

They have no honor.

Let's just please keep it civil.

 

[Wabatuckian]

Yup. And this is their chance to redeem themselves with discussion.

By the way, you're criticizing me, but you didn't vote. Your whole input into this thread is a head scratch.

Not getting it.

Josh

 

[Moses]

I voted "NO" I don't believe gun control works "PERIOD"

 

[ol' trucker]

2nd ammendment=NO!!

 

[Garb]

I voted no for background checks. People who know that I'm very pro-gun often ask me "Why would you trust other people with guns?" My answer: "I don't. That's why I carry my own."

 

[Sylvain]

I voted yes.
I dont mind to have to go thru a background check as I have a clean record.
But if there is no control and that any criminal can go buy legally a gun in a store I dont think I would like it.
I know they can get illegal guns in the street but without background checks it would be just so much easier for them to get guns.
When you do something wrong you are ready to lose your right to buy and own guns.

 

[ol' trucker]

I voted yes.
I dont mind to have to go thru a background check as I have a clean record.
But if there is no control and that any criminal can go buy legally a gun in a store I dont think I would like it.
I know they can get illegal guns in the street but without background checks it would be just so much easier for them to get guns.
When you do something wrong you are ready to lose your right to buy and own guns.

Dons

 

[Garb]

I voted yes.
I dont mind to have to go thru a background check as I have a clean record.
But if there is no control and that any criminal can go buy legally a gun in a store I dont think I would like it.
I know they can get illegal guns in the street but without background checks it would be just so much easier for them to get guns.
When you do something wrong you are ready to lose your right to buy and own guns.

Depending on who you know, it's much easier to get full-auto weapons than it is to buy a single shot from a gun shop. Join the right gang, hell they'll give you one.

 

[Typhon1390]

I voted yes. I know criminals may still acquire weapons, but definitely not as easily as if we were to just hand them to them. Why you would want to arm convicted felons is beyond me. That individual has already shown a clear disdain for the law and society itself. Breaking the law should have consequences.

That's my two cents for this thread. You know what they say about arguing on the internet...

 

[04DarkShadowGT]

There are some who shouldnt own guns, this is an easy yes for me.

 

[rbrthenderson]

I voted for the second one. I don't believe in limiting gun rights and I know I'm contradicting that statement by saying yes. It's one of those things where I don't think everybody needs a background check, but I think some people do. At least a check for violent felonies or domestic violence. I know they can get them off the streets, but at least they will have to go to a little more trouble than just getting one from a dealer.

Cuban cigars are illegal and I know that people can get them, but I wouldn't have the first clue as to where I would. Same thing with an illegal gun for me...I wouldn't even know where to go.

Anyway, I know that my answer will be unpopular but that's just how I feel about it. AND.....I didn't want to vote without giving some sort of reasoning behind it...

 

[38special]

I voted yes.
I dont mind to have to go thru a background check as I have a clean record.
But if there is no control and that any criminal can go buy legally a gun in a store I dont think I would like it.
I know they can get illegal guns in the street but without background checks it would be just so much easier for them to get guns.
When you do something wrong you are ready to lose your right to buy and own guns.

A criminal couldn't legally go purchase a gun in the store. By definition, they're a criminal. If you aren't supposed to own a gun, and you go buy one, you're breaking the law.

 

[rbrthenderson]

A criminal couldn't legally go purchase a gun in the store. By definition, they're a criminal. If you aren't supposed to own a gun, and you go buy one, you're breaking the law.

I agree. However, we would have no way of knowing that someone was a criminal when they were purchasing the gun.

I want a way to stop criminals from getting guns and have no restrictions on guns whatsoever....but I know that will never happen.

 

[The Bubba Effect]

I voted no.

I don't like the idea of certain people being able to buy guns, but I believe that all citizens have the right to be armed.

I don't want the guy that did time for child molesting to be armed, but he is a citizen and I cannot justify creating a class of underclass citizenry, who for one reason or another has ran afoul of the rules. If we're going to let him walk around, then he can buy guns. One law for all people.

I also believe in life sentences for a whole slew of actual crimes like rape, murder, robbery, etc.