My last article was about how to deal with gun violence where I asked for ideas but unfortunately I got nothing useful. So, here are some of my ideas to reduce gun violence.
We should have 4 levels of gun training and evaluation. The biggest problem with this solution is the records keeping, as most gun owners do not want the government to have records of everyone who has a gun. That is a big problem because that gives the government a list of who to confiscate guns from and that should not exist but let’s deal with that later.
The first level could be red and it would be anyone under the age of 18 years of age or younger which has a mentor who is a gun owner or parental permission if the parent is not the mentor. The mentor would take responsibility for training the youth in gun safety and use.
Next would be white level for those over 18 who want to own a long gun. This would require a two-day (14 hour) training program conducted by a licensed trainer and a computer generated phycological evaluation. Both of which must agree on the fitness of the applicant and require the trainer to sign-off on the use of the weapon and state their opinion of the stability of the person. Next would be the physiological profile which would be evaluated by a licensed practitioner who would also signoff on the mental stability of the applicant.
The blue level would be for those over 18 who want to own a hand gun. This would require a 7-hour training program by a licensed instructor and a computer generated phycological evaluation which would have to be evaluated by a licensed practitioner who would be required to sign off. For a concealed carry permit some states might require additional training.
Green: A returning veteran who had a good conduct discharge, would only be required to take the computer generated physiological evaluation as they all have had weapons training. All of these levels are designed to make sure the person owning a weapon knows how to handle it and detect any red flags by the physiological evaluation.
All of this would put us in a much safer position but would not stop some people whose life changes. In those cases, we would need an easy path to report someone who may be a danger to the community and allow a quick evaluation of the situation. For permanent loss of the right to own a firearm would require a court action and if appealed, a court trial.
Additionally, anyone who commits a mass shooting or other mass murders would be buried in an unmarked grave somewhere the wilderness. Yes, sad for relatives but such a crime requires something a little different and loss of any notoriety and any respect.
My ideas, what are your thoughts?
Mike I completely agree especially about the idiots who plan and carry out mass shootings. That crime should be labelled a domestic terrorism act and given an automatic death sentence, they lose all protection under the constitution, no trial, no notoriety. I really believe Americans are getting better with “if you see something, say something” and this has stopped some planned terrorist plots. I just wish that live in girlfriend of the Las Vegas murderer would have spoke up about the stockpile of guns that killer had.
For one thing most people can’t afford to pay a doctor and or a shrink.
For another thing you only include veterans in your ideas. I was in the U.S.A.R. For 8 years so I am offended by your ideas. A lot of men and women were in the Reserves and they get pooped on everything no benefits at all nothing.
Sorry about the leaving out of reserve members. As long as they had gun training.
All service members have to qualify with the weapons of there unit.
Unmitigated baloney. None of it is constitutional. Possible or acceptable. You would put innumerable opinions, grudges, roadblocks,stumbling blocks, and bureaucrats hamstringing basic constitutional and natural RIGHTS. More people are killed in Chicago with it stringent laws than were killed in all the rural towns combined. I would fight to the death to deny such abhorrent and enslaving gun laws. Read the 2nd Amendment—it’s simple and clear. Any politician or government official undermining the Constitution is a liar and a traitor.
Mike just asked for opinions about gun control no need to get your “panties in a bunch” Blair. Yes I am aware of the 2nd amendment rights as government was a requirement to graduate college. When it was written in the late 1700s I don’t think they were referring to AK47s, bump stocks, 9mm glocs and military assault rifles. This amendment needs to be updated to the 21st century’s society period. I don’t think back in the 1700s they had young children storming their classrooms with assault weapons killing students. Heck this day and age we can 3D print a gun. The media also needs to stop given these killers a voice and plastering their picture all over the news and give us info about their past lives, who cares? I certainly don’t.
You gun nuts have blood on your hands again. The 2nd Amendment does not give people the right to own assault weapons. They should be outlawed as soon as possible. You gun nuts should be forced to go to every funeral of people killed by assault weapons. Only in the US do we have the horror of so many mass shootings. And do not give me the BS about mental health problems. The only mental health problems work for or belong to the NRA. Take your blankety blank guns and stick them where the sun does not shine. Enough already.
David, assault weapons were banned under the 1994 Clinton crime bill act. But I’m sure U did not read any of the U.S. Department of Justice’s studies that showed that that ban did not produce any measurable reduction in violent crime. Taking guns away from law abiding citizens is not the answer but keeping gun away from criminals and crazies is effective. Guns were given to all citizens and that is why we are free. Free to protect our self’s and family. If U ban guns does anyone think that the bad guys and gals are going to give up their weapons? Of course not, so then only the law abiding citizen is defenseless. Cops are great but they can’t get there in time if you are under assault. You should look at the statistics that show how many violent crime have been prevent or even stopped by armed citizens. Latest est. are between 1.5 and 2-5 million crimes are averted each year citizen carrying a gun. Here in Mesquite many, many women are getting their concealed carry permits for protection. Do U want to take away their protection or do U want to get the bad guy?
Nobody wants to take all your guns. Women do not need assault weapons to protect themselves. Our culture is very sick thanks to the NRA. They have demonized so many people and made people like you afraid of everything. Of course if you are afraid, you buy more guns. That is the sole reason for the NRA.