We should have a system of licensing and registration, we should treat firearms the same way that automobiles are treated so that people have to pass a safety test.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
We need sensible gun safety measures. The federal government could do something about this; they could show up.
Should we have background checks, waiting periods? To drive a car you have to pass a test that shows you know how to drive your car safely, you should have to do the same thing with guns.
If we're going to spend a lot of money to deal with the problem of 200 million guns in the country owned by 65 million gun owners, we ought to have a system which will work and catch criminals.
Obviously, we think it's important to make sure that firearms do not get in the hands of people who are criminals, convicted felons or adjudicated as mentally ill.
Clearly, a large number of people who shouldn't have firearms actually apply through the process and obtain firearms.
In my opinion, the only people who should have handguns are the police.
I truly believe that firearms in the hands of law abiding citizen's makes our families and our communities more safe, not less safe.
My focus is that firearms are handled safely and that we can continue to enjoy them here in North America.
We have all read tragic stories in our local papers about gun accidents as a result of misuse. As lawmakers we can better promote safety and responsibility by encouraging gun owners to purchase gun safes to store firearms and keep them from falling into the wrong hands.
We should be licensing everybody with a gun. I have to have a license for my dog. I have to have a license for my car. If you're going to do my hair later you have to have a license... We don't require a license to own a firearm?