Posts by adjusted knowledge

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Another mass shooting, three or four hours ago.

by James Mixon in

san bernardino california.

up to 12 people have been killed.. the center a private non-profit agency that assists people with developmental.

disabilities.

adjusted knowledge

silentbuddha,

I quit Walmart as a manager this March to pursue a Nursing degree. But apparently they don't sell AR-15s anymore. I'm not sure since I don't shop there or have much to do with them now.

http://money.cnn.com/2015/08/26/news/companies/walmart-ar-15-guns/

An example of America's inept to even pass a bill most Americans probably be OK with.

http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/gop-blocks-bill-stop-terrorists-buying-guns

An example of America's gun culture.

http://www.businessinsider.com/more-gun-stores-in-america-than-grocery-stores-2012-12

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Another mass shooting, three or four hours ago.

by James Mixon in

san bernardino california.

up to 12 people have been killed.. the center a private non-profit agency that assists people with developmental.

disabilities.

I did forget to mention something as my experience in selling firearms. The 400+ firearms I sold in a ten year period, happened mostly after there was even a hint of gun controls. During President Obama's two election terms and Sandy Hook Massacre. I spent most of my time approving fire arm sells during my shift.

For example in 2005 I probably sold a total of 16 guns for the whole year and the store itself probably sold around 200. This is in a very rural area of Florida and what was sold were your shotguns mostly and hunting rifles. I never sold handguns and the company only sales handguns in Alaska for bear protection.

On December 15th the day after the massacre, I personally sold 30 firearms that day and that was limited because I was waiting for background checks. The state of Florida was overwhelm with background checks. Additionally in 2005 we didn't sell assault rifles (AR-15). In 2011 we started to sale them as there was a great demand. In December 15th, 16th, and 17th we sold out of our entire inventory of AR-15 style guns (117). For five months we would have customers camp our sporting goods department starting at 3am waiting for FedEx to arrive. We never knew what we would get and sometimes we wouldn't get any guns, but that didn't stop people from waiting.

One of the main reason for the rush was because people were taking these same guns and selling them for 3x time amount. A colt AR-15 that we sold for $1050 was selling at gun shows or private sell for $3,000. Our cheapest AR-15 type rifle was around $598 and it was being resold for nearly $1,500. The same thing was happening with popular ammo .22, 9mm, ect... Then when people realized that our government would do nothing the hysteria died, with the exception of ammo. I still can't find .22 anywhere.

The gun manufacturers love gun debate and they love when people begin shouting gun control. Their profits soar. That Bushmaster that was used in Sandy Hook Massacre was from Remington and sold at places like Walmart.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/13/sandy-hook-gun-profits_n_4442034.html

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Another mass shooting, three or four hours ago.

by James Mixon in

san bernardino california.

up to 12 people have been killed.. the center a private non-profit agency that assists people with developmental.

disabilities.

adjusted knowledge

sloppyjoe2

But now is your opportunity to say what your solution would be.

I already stated my solution. Total gun ban. Same as yours. However, I stated such an event will not happen for a very long time in America and listed the reasons why. I'm a gun hobbyist and don't hunt, so a ban wouldn't really impact me much. Nor do I believe that my guns will protect me in a home invasion as I stated in another post.

I slightly agree with Simon, for he is correct about the culture has to change. That is the key as it is with the Islamic extreme ideology. The problem is changing a culture can take a long time but it can happen within a 20 year period. I remember in 1995 that identifying as homosexual or even supporting basic rights for them was taboo but my generation (I was a teen then) were more liberal on the issue. Over 20 years my generation raise children that were even more liberal on the subject and so laws were changed and both private and public policy reflect the cultural change.

I know my answer is not as concrete as gun control but I truly believe nothing will change unless our country gun culture changes. How this can happen I don't have an answer. I do know that MTV played a role in exposing my generation to homosexuals and perhaps media and pop cultural may be the answer too. Do you feel I'm wrong?

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Another mass shooting, three or four hours ago.

by James Mixon in

san bernardino california.

up to 12 people have been killed.. the center a private non-profit agency that assists people with developmental.

disabilities.

adjusted knowledge

sloppyjoe2

Let's use what it was when they were banned from 1994-2004. And anything that would meet that criteria that has been invented since.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Assault_Weapons_Ban

I'm ok with that ban. Not quite sure on what would be considered a duplicate of the Colt AR-15. I suspect the sig saur, bushmaster, ect... type based on the 5.56mm. As long as it isn't a total ban on weapons using 5.56mm.

I didn't notice any mention on high capacity clips. The ruger 10/22 I own and mentioned in a previous posting is very easy to customize. It is a low caliber ammo but a .22 round is used quite often in gang shootings because it is very cheap. Though extremely hard to find for purchase in my area. But a box of 500 rounds go for $24. I have several 30 round clips so even a low caliber ammo I can pump out probably 60 to 90 rounds in a minute as long as the gun doesn't jam while changing out the clip. The gun will still be legal under the propose ban. And this is a gun mainly used for small game animals.

On my 9mm glock I have a 50 round clip. It looks completely ridiculous, but I was able to unload the whole clip without it jamming in under a minute. Perfectly legal in Florida and would still be legal under the propose assault rifle ban.

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Another mass shooting, three or four hours ago.

by James Mixon in

san bernardino california.

up to 12 people have been killed.. the center a private non-profit agency that assists people with developmental.

disabilities.

adjusted knowledge

For those that want to ban assault weapons, please define the criteria of an assault weapon. I have at my brothers house a ruger 10/22. It is a low caliber rifle mainly for possum, and other small game. However various legislation has it listed as an assault rifle. I think too many that post an opinion have no experience on guns or the fact that America gun laws are fragmented

Again define assault rifle

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Another mass shooting, three or four hours ago.

by James Mixon in

san bernardino california.

up to 12 people have been killed.. the center a private non-profit agency that assists people with developmental.

disabilities.

adjusted knowledge

I once viewed having guns was for personal protection. However I keep my guns locked, unloaded, and key to safe hidden and not in same room. I am a lousy shot. So the reality of me using my gun in defense during a home invasion is probably nill. but it still gives me some sense of security.

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Another mass shooting, three or four hours ago.

by James Mixon in

san bernardino california.

up to 12 people have been killed.. the center a private non-profit agency that assists people with developmental.

disabilities.

adjusted knowledge

I have sold over 400 guns in a 10 year period and forgot to state that I was required to have an fbi background check to sale guns. But I think that was my company policy in anticipation of new legislation.

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Another mass shooting, three or four hours ago.

by James Mixon in

san bernardino california.

up to 12 people have been killed.. the center a private non-profit agency that assists people with developmental.

disabilities.

adjusted knowledge

Make people require insurance so careless and bad actors are priced out of the system.

eh, Liability insurance is extremely cheap with the exception of perhaps medical malpractice. But whatever I have no problem with it.

If your gun was not secured and used in a crime, people can sue you the careless owner, not the manufacturer. You need insurance if you are going to have a gun and not protect it

This already exist in America. In fact you can be charged criminally and civilly. Maybe you mean a national mandate? Because there are jurisdiction that require a gun reported if it is stolen/lost. This is America besides being good at killing each other we also excel at suing. So a moot point with the exception of insurance requirement.

We can limit the number of headache tablets that people can buy and it reduces suicides. Why can't we limit guns and bullets too? No regulation on Tylenol where I live. Anyway, easy answer... Impossible to regulate bullets... You do know many gun enthusiast in America make their own bullets. I use to reload, not very difficult. I'm not against most regulations as I know they are useless. Only answer is the complete abolition of guns and bullets and not gonna happen in America.

Guns are a huge part of our culture that transcends both political parties, races, economic status, and other subgroups in this country.

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Another mass shooting, three or four hours ago.

by James Mixon in

san bernardino california.

up to 12 people have been killed.. the center a private non-profit agency that assists people with developmental.

disabilities.

adjusted knowledge

Simon,

I think I've asked you before but don't recall you answering. You want America to repeal the 2nd Amendment? It is a very high bar and extremely unlikely. Let's say for argument it is done. My question is how exactly do you propose the government will handle rounding up over 400 million guns from a citizenry that will not be compliant?

America is going to shit.

You sound like a JW. Everything is getting worst, Armageddon is coming. America has always been shit so not sure what you're talking about. We just like spreading our shit around the world, eventually you will get use to the taste as you have no choice in the matter. Only difference is if Trump is President he will charge you for the shit.

Hillary will probably be our next president and nothing will change. You don't actually believe the Dems and Rep are different?

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Another mass shooting, three or four hours ago.

by James Mixon in

san bernardino california.

up to 12 people have been killed.. the center a private non-profit agency that assists people with developmental.

disabilities.

adjusted knowledge

LisaRose

Before I respond I would like to state I'm a gun owner and have owned in the past what is considered assault rifes (AK47, Bushmaster .ect..) I no longer own the long rifles as a matter of personal reasons. So I answer this as a person who is a gun owner in America.

I don't agree with your viewpoint at times but am glad that you actually state some suggestions to gun control. Too often I see just generalize statements such as we need "gun control". Thanks for giving specifics. Most of the gun control advocates on this site are ignorant of current laws and regulations that are in place.

so I don't see why we shouldn't licence and regulate guns and gun owners just as much

I don't have a problem with it and this is already done in some jurisdiction. Only detail I would stipulate is only the government has the list. The media created a map and posted online of all registered gun owners in I believe New Jersey. It was an attempt of shame and was politically motivated. It served no other purpose. This database must be private for me to support it.

gun safety class every five years

Reasonable to me

All guns should should be registered by the manufacturerer

All guns are registered by the manufacturer to the retailer they sell it to. The retailer also keeps on file an ATF 4473 form of who they sell it to. What you probably want is a national database for each gun. This would have to be managed by the government. I own 9 guns and they are all private sells with the exception of one. In other words the only record on file for me is one gun. Private sells don't require an ATF 4473, hence to gun show loop hole

bullet test fired so that that gun's unique markings will be on file in case it is ever used in a crime

Law was passed in California. I personally don't care but bullet markings will change as the gun is in use so probably in long run won't be of any benefit.

Hold manufacturers responsible when their guns end up in the hands of criminals.

This is the most unreasonable proposal you've made and not original is it has been in the Senate before. If such legislation was allowed the gun industry would become bankrupt. This proposal is only made for that purpose alone. It is absolutely impossible for any manufacture in any industry to control who has their product and how that individual uses that product. Gun manufactures like most manufactures sell to retailers or wholesalers who then in turn sell to the public.However, I do believe a gun manufacturer should be held legally responsible for a gun that discharges incorrectly and causes injury. Which that law does exist.

Close the gun show and private sale loophole

I'm ok with this

People with mental health issues should never be able to obtain a gun.

This is a very complicated issue but I understand what your stating. However keep in mind we have HIPAA laws in place. Additionally you are basically requiring the government to keep a database on every person in our country that has any form of mental illness. You then want the government to decide what constitutes a mental illness. Additionally in the medical field (which I'm in) mental illness is considered curable. Slippery slope argument is a valid argument though many disagree. If our government is allowed to form huge databases on mentally ill citizen the slope may slip on registering other "undesirables". On ATF 4473 11f it does stipulate purchasers that been legally declared as mentally incompetent are unable to purchase. I don't believe in the argument of confiscation as such a thing would be impossible in our country. However forming a national database on the mentally ill could lead to other justified databases (which probably already exist). Again the only way to stop mentally ill people from purchasing a gun is to have a national database for the gun retailer to check against.

So over all I don't have a problem with what you have suggested as I've heard them before. I'm totally against suing manufacturers because someone was murdered using their gun. If the manufacturer sold the gun to the person then fine, but they don't typically sale to the general public. However it is the retailer that sells the gun and they are held accountable as you have proposed.

Keep in mind that there are over 400 million guns in the hands of Americans. So it is very unlikely that your proposal would be possible. However it is a start as you stated. I just don't see 200+ million Americans complying with registering guns that the government has no clue who owns them. There are more guns in this country than people. The only solution to gun violence is the complete abolition of gun ownership such as was done in Australia. It won't happen in this country anytime soon.