Reply #46: Yes, that is certainly true that [View All]

[liberalhistorian]

keeping guns away from kids is necessary no matter what, as is teaching children proper gun safety measures, handling measures, etc., etc.

But the problem is that, while the majority of gun owners (including my stepfather, brother-in-law, and ex-boyfriend, with whom I'm still friends) are responsible and knowledgeable concerning safety and handling measures, there are many who are not and who don't seem to care about the dangers and irresponsibility of leaving loaded guns around where children can get their hands on them. Unfortunate, but true.

And we all know that when an industry is not required to implement certain features and measures, they generally won't do so no matter how little it costs. I simply do not understand what the big deal is about requiring safety features on guns. In no way does it prevent or forbid responsible citizens from owning guns, or impinge on their right to do so.