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Should gun permits be easier?
sjwsti:
"well regulated Militia..." Sounds like the Founding Fathers thought some training should be in order too. I cant imagine they believed that a gun in the hands of an ignorant fool was a good idea.
Mandatory Military sevice sounds like the best idea yet.
- Shawn
Mike M.:
--- Quote from: SemperFiGuy on May 03, 2010, 01:56:50 PM ---Never Thought There'd Be the Day!!!!!!!
When Two Upstanding NFOA Members would agree that they want a FREE government program.
Hunter Education ain't free.
It's paid for--among other sources--by the Pittman-Robertson Act of 1937, which levies a 10 Per Cent Manufacturer's Excise Tax on ALL FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION. And an 11 Per Cent Excise Tax on ARCHERY EQUIPMENT.
So--Youse guys are paying for it, and it's a hidden tax, like a value added tax.
And----all the Pittman-Robertson money pays for is the state home office administration. All the Hunter Ed instructors are Pure Volunteers.
Like Me. [Not Pure; Just a Volunteer.]
So--Boys--for your penance, go to the range and shoot until you bust 24/25. Or qualify IDPA/Expert.
Free Government Program, Indeed!!!! And on the NFOA!!
sfg
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Ok we knew at least part was paid by taxes but I will still serve my time at the range.Sure wish my wife would give me a sentence like that when shes mad at me.
DanClrk51:
--- Quote from: sjwsti on May 03, 2010, 04:41:43 PM ---"well regulated Militia..." Sounds like the Founding Fathers thought some training should be in order too. I cant imagine they believed that a gun in the hands of an ignorant fool was a good idea.
Mandatory Military sevice sounds like the best idea yet.
- Shawn
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Whoa whoa whoa. Lets slow down here. It says "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."
This means that only regulation happens when a militia is formed for purposes of warfare. So training would be a part of wanting to become a member of the militia. However the People are not militia members. And their right to keep and BEAR Arms, shall not be infringed".
The militia also "being necessary to the security of a FREE State". AKA, to fight off tyrants from within or to fight off foreign threats to the liberty of the state.
FarmerRick:
--- Quote from: sjwsti on May 03, 2010, 04:41:43 PM ---"well regulated Militia..." Sounds like the Founding Fathers thought some training should be in order too. I cant imagine they believed that a gun in the hands of an ignorant fool was a good idea.
Mandatory Military sevice sounds like the best idea yet.
- Shawn
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So, since I didn't serve in the military, and have absolutely NO formal firearms training(outside of a CCW class), I'm not worthy of exercising my 2nd Amendment rights?
Really? Thanks for letting me know.
sjwsti:
Geez, I though we were simply exchanging ideas/opinions on whether gun permits should be easier to get. No reason to take it personally.
I think Ne. CCW training requirements are fair, except for the cost, it should be less expensive.
Having worked at a public range for more than 13 years I have seen first hand the consequenses of a gun in untrained hands. Injuries ranging from minor to nearly fatal. Good people can debate how best to give/recieve that training, or not.
I think it is in all of our best interests to set our personal standards high. So push the keyboards back, get enrolled in an advanced class somewhere. I gurantee you will learn something of value, and you might even have a good time doing it.
I`ll leave you with one of my favorite quotes from Henk Iverson, "Be as good as you Think you are"
- Shawn (taking my ball and going home...)
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