FL Debates #1: Gun Control

[Soviethooves]

As an assault rifle firing, range shooting, gun cleaning American, I'd like to post my opinion.

Now, just to be clear here, most of the people who posted on this thread are European. In the U.S., it's quite easy to get your hands on a weapon. You can just head down to the local Gander Mountain to grab one, with your I.D., etc, of course; or you could just get rifles and pistols, etc. inherently. You can even get a concealed carry permit to carry a weapon in public. It also matters where you live in the U.S. As I live in Virginia, we have some more tolerant gun laws, but for those in Maryland, or in New York (city area), it's quite hard. 

Now back on topic. I disagree with the idea of gun control. Mostly because I'm American, and have the sweet feeling of the recoil of a Benelli 12 gauge, the soft touch of Hoppes #9 patches, and the great smell of gun oil. But on a serious note, as an American, I believe we have the right to bear arms, as written in our constitution. Now I may have a different mindset in Europe, but in th U.S., that's my idea of freedom.

Source: http://www.loc.gov/law/help/second-amendment.php

Falcon could not have stated any better. Gun control in my opinion will never stop criminal related shootings since HELLO criminals have other means of obtaining weaponry. I believe it is better to be armed to defend yourself from the criminals than to let the criminals get the weaponry and the gun smart citizens get a baseball bat. Also I am American so I am obligated to say I love guns .