tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14594994.post1752725355717464444..comments2024-01-09T04:20:39.453-05:00Comments on Around the Keg: My Slightly Informed Opinion on Gun RegulationsNoahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14345059376742159966noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14594994.post-24672451264102635572012-12-21T21:17:41.242-05:002012-12-21T21:17:41.242-05:00The gun show loophole is not really a loophole. I ...The gun show loophole is not really a loophole. I believe it references a private sale at a gunshow. Most private sales don't involve a background check. The people selling guns at most shows are FFLs and they have to do background checks. Most shows will not let private sales happen. steveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08862590608695420004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14594994.post-84397920116603702462012-12-21T21:02:12.944-05:002012-12-21T21:02:12.944-05:00Hunting and self defense are two very different si...Hunting and self defense are two very different situations. I have never taken more than 2 shots while hunting. In a self defense situation, you fire until the threat is gone. I wold also imagine it us far more stressful. steveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08862590608695420004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14594994.post-43950716570646714292012-12-21T20:59:41.603-05:002012-12-21T20:59:41.603-05:00Streak, I am not sure the best way to explain it, ...Streak, I am not sure the best way to explain it, without sounding all tactical and dull. If you know any cops, ask them what they carry. Remember that they don't usually get into big shootouts and they also have back up carbines and shotguns. Most police agencies transitioned from 6 shot revolvers to 19 shot Gocks in the early 1980's. <br />steveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08862590608695420004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14594994.post-45115422145483194522012-12-21T17:29:29.346-05:002012-12-21T17:29:29.346-05:00I am still unsure why capacity cannot be limited. ...I am still unsure why capacity cannot be limited. I also think there has to be a way to reduce access to semi-auto rifles. Perhaps this is my upbringing speaking, but we used to take pride in shooting guns that required throwing a bolt or pump or lever. But then again, that was when the NRA was about hunters. I am certainly not convinced that any home owner needs a Bushman to defend his or her house. As many have said, if you need 30 rounds to subdue your assailant, you may be in over your head. <br /><br />I think limiting ammo, or even perhaps just applying a big tax to ammunition might be a good solution. We could use the tax on ammunition to fund healthcare. <br /><br />One question. I hear lots of people talk about the gun show loophole, yet I get the idea from Steve that at least in Michigan, there is no difference between a gun show sale and one in a gun shop? Is that accurate? Are there pretty big differences across states for this? Streakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01443433745929880701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14594994.post-43871450602682811932012-12-21T14:04:44.511-05:002012-12-21T14:04:44.511-05:001. Children cannot possess firearms, but can shoot...1. Children cannot possess firearms, but can shoot them under supervision. I think there are laws in place to go after negligent gun owners, but I don't see an issue with beefing them up or trying something new.<br /><br />2. I think I have already beat this one to death, but I can think of a few more angles if you want.<br /><br />3. I am not sure why this would help. I have not seen any research on this, so I don't think I could argue it in a logical way.<br /><br />4. What kind of list? Unfortunately, the same things that make guns deadly are the same things that are desired as tool for self-defense.<br /><br />5. This would cost billions. It wouldn't even be necessary. This would fall under an exception to the takings clause and could be confiscated with no compensation.<br /><br />6. What would this accomplish?<br /><br />7. Nationally, the only sales that are subject to background checks are ones from a dealer. In MI, all handgun sales are subject to a background check. I don't think it is needed, but there is no constitutional barrier. steveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08862590608695420004noreply@blogger.com