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Originally Posted by pepper24
In this case it's more of a Canada/rest of the Western World vs. US debate. I think most Canadians are ok with guns for hunting and target practice (sport) but don't understand the need of a gun for protection. In Canada it's not in our constitution. Personally, I think Americans take their 2nd amendment too literally and use that to thrive in a state of fear.
I own 2 guns, a rifle for hunting and a handgun for the shooting range. I keep my handgun at my shooting range. I read a great article a few years ago out of the US that keeping guns at home they're more likely to kill your own family (accidentially going off, young kid snoops around and finds it etc.) than being used on a criminal breaking into your house. Since I don't need a gun to protect my family from criminals, I don't need them at my home.
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I understand completly were you are coming from. I dont hunt I rather go to the store and get a hunk of cow instead of sitting in the cold waiting for an animal that I can shoot. I love the sport part and target shooting I just think thats fun.
The problem with the majority of americans that have them at home dont use a gun safe or locks. They also leave them loaded at all times. Another part of that is that they dont teach the kids respect for a weapon with such force. I wasnt born in this country I came here from germany. I do love this country and what it hasa to offer. But I think you should have to pass a course and numerous backround checks to get a weapon. Also make crimes with a gun or any type of firearm a manditory jail sentance. No plea deals nothing like that Everyone goes to jail.