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The issue is most people agree that people can own arms, but with limitations. For example, the vast majority of people think universal background checks are a

The issue is most people agree that people can own arms, but with limitations. For example, the vast majority of people think universal background checks are a good idea, but the NRA did not. https://iop.harvard.edu/get-involved/harvard-political-review/vast-majority-americans-support-universal-background-checks https://iop.harvard.edu/get-involved/harvard-political-revie... BTW, using a term like "Gun Grabbers" might appeal to those who agree with you, but isn't going to convince anyone on the other side or in the middle of a topic.

syshum 6y ago
Ahh the "universal background checks", that depends on the polling question Q: Do you support universal background checks? That will get you a large amount of support Q: Do you support requiring gun owners to sell, gift or transfer their privately held guns only through licensed dealers? Your support drops considerably, and that is what "universal background checks" are, an effective ban on private sales of firearms, and that is what the NRA opposed There is not wide support for banning private sales, but the anti-gun propaganda machine in full force to confuse the issue with things like "Gun show loop hole" and other misleading statements When in reality if you are a firearms dealer you have to perform a background check universally today, it does not matter if you are selling in a store, a gun show or a back alley if you hold a FFL you must do a background check The only time a firearm can be transferred with out one is between 2 private citizens and one of the most often way that is done is via gifting. If you are going to tell a Father he can no longer gift a gun to his Son, or a Husband he can no longer gift a gun to his wife (or vice versa) well you are not going to get wide support for that. >BTW, using a term like "Gun Grabbers" might appeal to those who agree with you, but isn't going to convince anyone on the other side or in the middle of a topic. Well in times of universal deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act. I call it like I see it. After decades and decades of "common sense" gun reform, it is clear that people that advocate for said things will never be appeased until private ownership of guns is prohibited.

syshum 6y ago

Ahh the "universal background checks", that depends on the polling question Q: Do you support universal background checks? That will get you a large amount of support Q: Do you support requiring gun owners to sell, gift or transfer their privately held guns only through licensed dealers? Your support drops considerably, and that is what "universal background checks" are, an effective ban on private sales of firearms, and that is what the NRA opposed There is not wide support for banning private sales, but the anti-gun propaganda machine in full force to confuse the issue with things like "Gun show loop hole" and other misleading statements When in reality if you are a firearms dealer you have to perform a background check universally today, it does not matter if you are selling in a store, a gun show or a back alley if you hold a FFL you must do a background check The only time a firearm can be transferred with out one is between 2 private citizens and one of the most often way that is done is via gifting. If you are going to tell a Father he can no longer gift a gun to his Son, or a Husband he can no longer gift a gun to his wife (or vice versa) well you are not going to get wide support for that. >BTW, using a term like "Gun Grabbers" might appeal to those who agree with you, but isn't going to convince anyone on the other side or in the middle of a topic. Well in times of universal deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act. I call it like I see it. After decades and decades of "common sense" gun reform, it is clear that people that advocate for said things will never be appeased until private ownership of guns is prohibited.