Quote Originally Posted by da haze meister
i think that everyone should have to take extensive gun safety courses before they can own, possess, carry, or shoot a firearm. since i cant appropriately draw the line between hillbilly and good, thats the best i can do.
I think this is the most intelligent thing that has been said over these 8 pages of debate. It seems that most people are talking about protecting themselves, their property and loved ones, and using guns as the means. I personally wouldn't choose this option, but as long as guns are legal, others should have the right to make their own choice. Some also use guns for recreation, and that's cool.
It's the people that use/have guns irresponsibly, without regard for it's deadly potential that piss me off. Or the (mostly) men who see them as some kind of status symbol, some extension of their masculinity(sp?). Oh, yeah...and the criminals...I don't think you should be happy about criminals with or without guns! Of course, we are all probably criminals here, since we're on a marijuana website. The NRA also pisses me off. They don't seem willing to compromise on any issues, or work with lawmakers towards a middle ground on gun issues.
Now, I don't own a gun, nor do I want to. But, I'm glad I have that choice and that others get to decide for themselves.