College Student’s opinion on Firearms

[VERT]

My son is in college. He told me that he tries to avoid discussions about guns. Not worth the hassle. What’s funny is he talks about the liberals in his classes which is not something he ever brought up before going to college.

 

[cg21]

I’d think the equation changes when it isn’t private sale.

 

[Dechrissen]

I'm interested to read it as well.

 

[NyleRN]

Right. It's not "too" easy. It's easy "enough". At least that's what I think he meant.

And just for the record, I'm not saying it's too easy to buy a gun. I'm in the camp that I should be able to order a gun and have it shipped directly to my house

 

[zbloxzoid]

Define easy
I can go to any classifieds section of the internet for my area and contact an individual selling a gun and make arrangements and meet up then pay them for gun. I'd say that's pretty easy.

I was referring to the sale through an FFL, since an FLL can deny you for acting strange.

Since private sales should have background checks/proof of not being a prohibited possessor, it is still not as easy as getting a gun illegally.

Yes, you can go around the law (as criminals do) but you now have a felony in your waistband.

 

[Dechrissen]

I'm interested to read it as well.

Should also say my wife goes to ISU, and her classmates and friends are definitely anti-gun leaning. I can imagine what the final paper will be like.

 

[NyleRN]

Since private sales should have background checks/proof of not being a prohibited possessor, it is still not as easy as getting a gun illegally.

So you're good with registration?

 

[Libertarian01]

I didn't see the purpose of the paper. What, EXACTLY, are you trying to learn from the paper?

I would also suggest, if possible, to collect more demographic data. Ethnicity and where they lived most their life (zip code) may also reveal a lot more about the target group.

Maybe also add in if they were raised with firearms or ever fired one?

Good luck!

Regards,

Doug

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Since private sales should have background checks/proof of not being a prohibited possessor

Wait, what?? I disagree. That's what the liberals want though.

 

[HoosierLife]

Wait, what?? I disagree. That's what the liberals want though.

Oh snap. This convo is about to turn ugly…

 

[zbloxzoid]

So you're good with registration?

Did I say that? I said “should” as in the context of making sure you’re not selling to a criminal. Registries are BS, and the ATF is not allowed to make one anyway.

 

[Sigblitz]

Since private sales should have background checks

No constitution loving American will abide by this. Or criminals.

 

[zbloxzoid]

Wait, what?? I disagree. That's what the liberals want though.

I seem to have misspoke.

Yes, I think you should be able to buy a M240B on Amazon with next-day delivery.

No, I do not support a registry.

The word “should” was simply saying by Indiana law, you have to make sure you’re not selling to a prohibited possessor. How you do that I don’t think matters. That’s why everyone likes a pink card when they sell.

 

[KellyinAvon]

I was wondering where this one was going.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

The word “should” was simply saying by Indiana law, you have to make sure you’re not selling to a prohibited possessor.

Well, not exactly. The law says you can not "knowingly" sell to a prohibited person. It's not up to you to prove it (ie. a background check) other than to satisfy your comfort level. A LTCH only shows that at one time they were not a prohibited person, which may or may not be the case anymore, so even that's not foolproof.

 

[zbloxzoid]

Well, not exactly. The law says you can not "knowingly" sell to a prohibited person. It's not up to you to prove it (ie. a background check) other than to satisfy your comfort level. A LTCH only shows that at one time they were not a prohibited person, which may or may not be the case anymore, so even that's not foolproof.

Oh, shoot. Thanks. I swear I’m not a commie

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Oh, shoot. Thanks. I swear I’m not a commie

No worries!

 

[1nderbeard]

For the record, the original question I read was
"Is it too easy to get a gun here?"
I responded "No, it's not too easy to get a gun here."

I meant it's not to east in that there should not be any more restrictions on gun purchases. I was just answering the question in a complete sentence like my 2nd grade teacher taught me.

 

[MindfulMan]

No, but I like birds.

My brother ... welcome !

I'm interested in your paper. Thanks for checking in with INGO !

 

[Sigblitz]

Universal background checks are unenforceable without a gun registry, which is illegal under the gun control act and the Brady bill.
Historically, a registry has been the gate to take guns from law abiding citizens, and crime goes up because no one can defend themselves.