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Monday, February 12, 2007
I have a plan for more responsible gun ownership
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Last week I certainly sparked a lively discussion with my blog about gun violence!
Many of you brought up some excellent (and surprising) responses.
As promised, here is my plan to eliminate some, if not the majority, of the irresponsibility linked to gun ownership.
First: Applicants would follow the current application process and have to pass a criminal background check.
Second: If approved, applicants would then take a course taught by a certified instructor where they will learn about guns including laws, mechanics, ammunition, cleaning, storage and safety.
Third: Once the course is completed, the applicant would take a written test on the topics covered in the class.
Fourth: Upon passage of the written test with at least a 90 percent score, the applicant would then be issued a “learner’s license” good for six months.
Fifth: Applicant would then complete 10 hours of supervised personal instruction in an approved shooting range.
Sixth: The applicant would demonstrate working knowledge of firearms including safety, proper cleaning techniques and operational ability. With a score of 90 percent of better, the applicant is then licensed to own a gun.
That’s my plan.
Before you tear into it, first I’ll answer what will most likely be some of your burning questions:
How can this plan take guns away from criminals?
It doesn’t. That’s not the intent of the plan.
You expect taxpayers to fund this plan?
No. If it’s done right, those who want permits would pay for the cost of the entire plan.
You want more government intervention in our lives?
Nope.
With my plan, states would require gun shops to obtain certification from organizations such as the Americans for Gun Safety.
In turn, this kind of organization could require gun shops to have such a plan in place before they will certify each gun shop.
So, let’s hear your ideas for improving and implementing the plan. I’m ready to be impressed.
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