Swedish gun laws would have prevented Norwegian terrorism:
In Sweden, a person like Anders Behring Breivik wouldn't have been allowed an automatic weapon, according to Swedish police.
Sweden to review gun laws:
Several political parties want to see a review of Sweden's gun laws in the wake of the twin terror attacks in Norway.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
People of the Gun(loon)
Aside from talking big and crazy and shooting up whole bunches of kids, gunloons really, really like to pose with guns.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Mass Shootings in Gun Free Zones
Over on TTAG, Brad was setting up his friends with a soft pitch. Of course they all hit it out of the ball park. Here's what I had to say.
First of all, they don't ALL happen in gun-free zones. We've seen the nuts do it in police stations, too.What's your opinion? Please leave a comment.
But, to the question, are multiple murderers attracted to gun-free zones, they might be. That sounds reasonable, especially for the crazy ones who plan the job and are not stupid.
But the solution is where we differ. Doing away with gun free zones will cause more problems than it solves, just like guns do anywhere. Even if it would prevent the big incidents like the ones you mentioned, let's not forget we have an equivalent of the Norway tragedy EVERY SINGLE DAY in the U.S., and that's largly due to gun availability (or partly due to it).
Here's the solution. Every gun owner must be licensed. To qualify one would have to pass a battery of medical and psychological tests, in addition to the usual criminal background check. The medical board appointed to conduct these tests would have a policy similar to may-issue. They would have the power to exclude the unfit.
Now, try to be objective. I know how hard that is for you guys, but try. Forgettinig for a moment how difficult it would be to implement, and how expensive and how even depressed people have a right to bear arms, forget all the objections for a moment and answer me this.
Do you think a requirement like that would screen out some of the problem cases and prevent some of the tragedies? Yes or no.
Wisconsin Gun Business is Booming
Naturally I was wondering just how inadequate that required training is. I suppose it's better than what's required in Arizona, but probably not much. To get an idea, the optional training, the one that people who really want to be responsible can take over and above what's required, is described here.Area firearm instructors and gun dealers are seeing a steady increase in business since the concealed carry bill was signed into law.
The law requires gun owners to prove they have completed training to receive a permit allowing them to carry a concealed handgun, club or electric weapon, such as a TASER.
Training options include courses offered by certified firearm instructors, the state Department of Natural Resources or a law enforcement agency.
Is it any wonder guns do more harm than good in our society. In Wisconsin, not only will we soon have many more insufficiently trained people owning and carrying guns, some who will actually misuse those guns, but the gun flow into criminal hands will increase. It's simple math.Training courses cost between $100 and $150 and last from three to eight hours. Topics covered include safety, firearm maintenance, shooting fundamentals, and liabilities and law.
What's your opinion? Please leave a comment.
Pawlenty - Big Gun Lover
Tim Pawlenty visited a handgun instruction facility here today, telling reporters the visit was in part to showcase his commitment to gun rights.
“It’s not government’s place to further limit or impinge upon those rights,” Pawlenty said of the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees citizen rights to own guns.
Don't you hate it when politicians say things that are exactly what the people they're talking to want to hear? Don't you always wonder if they really mean it? I mean, if the former governor thought not owning guns and talking about gun control would get him elected president, do you think he'd still stick to his guns and spout off about the government impinging upon gun rights?
What's your opinion? Please leave a comment.
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