We need to get the number of gun dealers in America down to under 10,000, or ideally the same number as we have hospitals. Cancel every FFL and force them to reapply with stricter laws.
I hope more Republicans come around to your way of thinking on this matter. One would think our country would not continue to turn a blind eye to the plague of gun violence that has gripped our nation for far too long. I would like to be wrong, but thus far history supports my skepticism. I don't think the deaths of 19 children and 3 adults in a school will deter the political and power-seeking ambitions of those who choose to promote guns over lives. Unfortunately, this is just another day in the USA.
Great article. I do not believe all FFL dealers are a problem, but some are, so closer monitoring is a good thing. Crazy people and criminals are the real problems and are harder to tackle without violating basic rights. Every criminal using a firearm should face maximum charges. Deeper background checks and evaluations are probably justified but innocent until proven guilty rules. The firearms industry could do some strict self-policing - much like INPO in nuclear power.
Background checks aren't designed to identify psychiatric issues: that's one change that is needed.
I'd make others, as previously discussed (far too often).
I hope more Republicans come around to your way of thinking on this matter. One would think our country would not continue to turn a blind eye to the plague of gun violence that has gripped our nation for far too long. I would like to be wrong, but thus far history supports my skepticism. I don't think the deaths of 19 children and 3 adults in a school will deter the political and power-seeking ambitions of those who choose to promote guns over lives. Unfortunately, this is just another day in the USA.
Great article. I do not believe all FFL dealers are a problem, but some are, so closer monitoring is a good thing. Crazy people and criminals are the real problems and are harder to tackle without violating basic rights. Every criminal using a firearm should face maximum charges. Deeper background checks and evaluations are probably justified but innocent until proven guilty rules. The firearms industry could do some strict self-policing - much like INPO in nuclear power.