[brushcop]

I've noticed that several believe in the "dues paid, get back to normal life" point of view about crime and punishment. Yes, I believe in that also but there are felons that you don't want running around with firearms ("weapons" to cops, "firearms" to sportsmen--have you noticed that labeling difference?) such as those convicted of murder, certain manslaughter convictions (not self-defense), etc.

I realize things can certainly get mighty ticky but well, those things are decided by courts and legislatures, not the cop on the ground--or the game warden--yikes! Nothing like being flamed around here, touchy folks sometimes...

[spunkets]

" there are felons that you don't want running around with firearms "

Yes, that's right. They get out and do the same thing that put them there in the first place.

" "dues paid, get back to normal life"...those things are decided by courts and legislatures"

It's the ATFE that has prevented governors and legislatures from reinstating gun rights. They claim Congress has not funded the provisions contained in the '68 GCA to do that. So, they have rejected ever app., that came to them with a gov's signature. They claim they have the final say in the matter, and Congress has not addressed the problem.

""weapons" to cops, "firearms" to sportsmen--have you noticed that labeling difference?"

Often.

[absolootezer0]

I've noticed that several believe in the "dues paid, get back to normal life" point of view about crime and punishment.

basically, if you're out of jail you should have all rights and priveledges restored. bigger problem is too many people getting out of jail too quickly and easily.