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Originally Posted by indes
I'm just not sure how they could change the law in an effective manner. I agree something should be done but have no idea what they could do short of banning non hunting specific rifles, which they wouldn't do because of the uproar it would cause. I'm just trying to point out that here in Canada I can go buy an AR-15 with my restricted license that is easily obtained. I can drive around with this in my truck;
I'm not sure changing the ease of getting these guns is going to stop the shootings. I think it will have to be done through education and awareness. Again just not sure how this is accomplished. |
Pretty much. All the crimes that are committed with gun are already illegal. The money that is spent on trying to restrict access by law abiding citizens would be better spent on mental health awareness/treatment and stopping root causes of crimes. The fact that someone makes the decision to commit a crime is the issue, not the means by which it is committed.
Also, someone will call that an assault rifle soon.