There really isn't anything you can do. Guns are allowed and I'm glad. We are protected in the constitution. Most shooting happen by people that are mentally ill. There are safe guards. This latest shooter was examined before by mental health experts. But mental illness is not understood very well. They slip through. He was able to purchase a gun legally. I'm not that much of a fan by the NRA. They are more for gun manufacturers then actual gun owners. But they are typical of all lobbying groups. They are there and it's legal. Crime wise, most guns are stolen. Still the track listing of how guns change ownership is a good crime tool. I'm not sure how it is for gun ownerships outside the U.S. I have no idea what countries they are allowed or not allowed to have a weapon.
I agree, the real problem is the person, not the gun. The NRA is the most powerful lobby group in America, that's why laws are so slow to change. All politicians, even Democrats who usually favor tighter gun restrictions, are scared of them. I don't know international gun laws either, it varies so much across the globe. But I remember reading Yemen is second to U.S. in civilian gun ownership.
The NRA indeed is very, very powerful. They hold more power then the president. By far the most powerful of any organization in the history of the United States. Politicians (those that want to stay in office) live in fear of them. Even some gun owners are afraid of them. So far, all presidents have cowed in front of them. What does that tell you?
Yemen is lawless and run by clan leaders. I remember a war in Yemen (around the 1970's) between the north and south. I can't remember which half won. But it doesn't matter who is president. He has no power. All private weapons are banned in China. They were very easy to crush during the Tiananmen Square revolt. That kind of danger is the only reason why the constitution allowed citizens to arm themselves.
Your LJ profile indicates you're in the U.S. Do you go to shooting ranges in Philadelphia? We only have a few outdoor ones in my area, most are indoors. I like the outside ones better. Btw, how did you find my blog? I believe you are new here, as I don't recognize your avatar or name. Welcome! :)
I live in MA now and member of big outdoor/indoor club up there. In Phila I belonged to one indoor club, was not very good place to shoot rifles. I got here from this post: http://samsebeskazal.livejournal.com/322440.html
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Yemen is lawless and run by clan leaders. I remember a war in Yemen (around the 1970's) between the north and south. I can't remember which half won. But it doesn't matter who is president. He has no power. All private weapons are banned in China. They were very easy to crush during the Tiananmen Square revolt. That kind of danger is the only reason why the constitution allowed citizens to arm themselves.
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I got here from this post:
http://samsebeskazal.livejournal.com/322440.html
Thank you! Guess, I will stay!
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