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In reply to the discussion: I just figured out how to reach those who are apprehensive over gun control. [View all]Baitball Blogger
(46,788 posts)19. If there was ever a time when the government comes looking for your guns, which
is the big boogeyman fear, will you sit around and hand it to him?
I don't think so. First, most of us don't believe it will ever happen. We're just trying to assuage your fears so we can resume a normal life without worrying about the next theater shooting or school shooting by someone who gets their hands on legal guns.
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Baitball Blogger
May 2013
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I'm not sure convincing them to commit more illegal acts is a great idea.
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May 2013
#1
If our goal is to create registries, hiding firearms from the state becomes illegal.
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May 2013
#3
A registry provides a list of who owns what firearms and where they're located.
Llewlladdwr
May 2013
#5
Wouldn't you agree that the government couldn't get to everyone on Day One
Baitball Blogger
May 2013
#7
That's why we need to get over their apprehension. There is a lot of benefits we are losing because
Baitball Blogger
May 2013
#16
Yes, but the point of hiding firearms is to conceal the fact that you own them.
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May 2013
#6
Well, it appears her fears are correct, if you and others think a registry is a good idea.
Honeycombe8
May 2013
#25
I'm not expressing opinion @ registry. Just sayin' that their supposed wacky fears are well founded,
Honeycombe8
May 2013
#31
If there was ever a time when the government comes looking for your guns, which
Baitball Blogger
May 2013
#19
If guns were registered, I've heard so-called law-abiding gungeoneers say their boat capsized with
Hoyt
May 2013
#27