Some limits must apply.
Mental defectives. Felons. Dishonorably discharged.
I understand the arguments favoring more relaxed ownership for felons, but you're wrong. Keeping someone locked up "until they're trustworthy" doesn't work. Who decides that? Who are you willing to give that power to? Who ensures the government doesn't abuse that power?
Releasing people from prison is a risk assessment. We know recidivism is a problem, but some people get out and become law-abiding citizens. Many don't. I'd much rather have felon's rights limited than allow career criminals to use my gun store for their purchases.
Career criminals purchasing from legitimate gun stores will just get them shut down. Then we all lose.
Mental defectives. Felons. Dishonorably discharged.
I understand the arguments favoring more relaxed ownership for felons, but you're wrong. Keeping someone locked up "until they're trustworthy" doesn't work. Who decides that? Who are you willing to give that power to? Who ensures the government doesn't abuse that power?
Releasing people from prison is a risk assessment. We know recidivism is a problem, but some people get out and become law-abiding citizens. Many don't. I'd much rather have felon's rights limited than allow career criminals to use my gun store for their purchases.
Career criminals purchasing from legitimate gun stores will just get them shut down. Then we all lose.