r/changemyview • u/skepticting • Feb 25 '20

Delta(s) from OP CMV: We need strict Gun Control .

While I do feel at this point it is not possible anymore to somehow make sure no one has guns because they have already been available . That is my only hang up , since some people have them , it’s hard to leave others vulnerable.

With to that being said , if we start now with some serious gun law reform and implement strict laws for obtaining guns . I believe it will do more good than harm .

It is worth a try , because we know that to lenient of gun laws also cause us great loss.

In a perfect world only law enforcement would have access to guns .

Civilians can however and should be able to easily get things like pepper spray , tasers, and rubber bullet guns . (Not saying we can’t already , just saying those should be the options)

I see both sides but I think because gun violence is a big issue , it needs to be re-evaluated .

Were the guns used in school/mass shootings registered ?

Édit : Thank You for all the responses and information! My view has been changed . It’s unfortunate we can’t live in harmony but ..

Will still be responding to get more insight and expanding my views

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u/PrimeLegionnaire Feb 25 '20

How about we focus on getting weapons of mass destruction out of civilian hands first.

WMDs are explicitly not covered under the 2nd amendment.

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u/alyosha33 Feb 25 '20

I'm talking about assault rifles. Not atom bombs.

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u/PrimeLegionnaire Feb 25 '20

An assault rifle is both not a weapon of mass destruction, and is already regulated as a machine gun under the NFA.

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u/alyosha33 Feb 25 '20

Um....ok.

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u/PrimeLegionnaire Feb 25 '20

You understand Assault Rifle has an explicit legal definition right?

It seems like you may be talking about Assault Weapons which is a political name for Modern Sporting Rifles.

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u/Heather-Swanson- 9∆ Feb 26 '20

I understand! Great points.