No matter how strict the gun ownership process is made, a law-abiding citizen who is genuinely law-abiding will be able to pass. But yes, gun ownership in general should absolutely be disincentivized as much as possible, because gun ownership is still not a positive thing for society to begin with.
However, I'm glad you brought up the root causes of crimes, because you are absolutely correct that gun control laws must also come with the necessary policies to prevent the major cause of crime in the first place: poverty. Gun control reform should also come along with systems of guaranteed food, shelter, physical and mental healthcare, education, transportation, and all the other basic human necessities for a healthy and fulfilling life.
@ExcitedIndependencePatriot7mos7MO
“gun ownership in general should absolutely be disincentivized as much as possible, because gun ownership is still not a positive thing for society to begin with.”
According to a 2013 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, guns are used defensively hundreds of thousands of times per year. This suggests that gun ownership can offer protection and potentially deter crime in certain situations. Therefore, it might not be entirely accurate to say that gun ownership is not a positive thing for society. In fact, it may be more nuanced than that.
The Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects the right of the people to keep and bear Arms. This right has been upheld by the Supreme Court in cases like District of Columbia v. Heller,… Read more
@VulcanMan6 7mos7MO
As previously stated: I believe a good start to gun control reform would be in freezing the manufacturing of new firearms. Additionally, we should implement a firearm tax for gun owners, per gun, to help disincentivize gun ownership in the first place, and to help fund things like gun safety programs. We should also massively increase our regulations on gun purchases by requiring strict background checks, training certifications, and insurances for different classifications of firearms, which must be completed before obtaining any gun of each classification tier. We also need to end any gun… Read more
