So we're good then. No full-auto weapons, background checks and cool down periods for others?
"So we're good then. No full-auto weapons, background checks and cool down periods for others?"
I already own several semi-auto-only "assault rifles" and various handguns and long guns.
Why do I need a "cool down period" to buy a new weapon when I could just use one I already have?
My problems with the background checks and waiting period are as follows:
1) I don't believe the federal government has the constitutional authority (then again, I don't think 75% of what they do is constitutional, as I tend to be somewhat libertarian in this regard).
2) How many guns used in crimes are legally obtained in the first place? I would bet very few.
3) If we're going to do it, shouldn't we be arresting the people who are illegally trying to obtain the guns? If they are turned down and walk away, they'll steal them, or buy them on the black market, or use some other weapon.
Furthermore, the waiting period can be detrimental to public safety in the event of societal breakdown. I'll cite the LA riots and Katrina as examples. If the sh!t hits the fan and your property and possibly your life are being threatened, a law abiding citizen like you or I will honor the restrictions and be at a disadvantage to the thugs, who will just loot them from someplace.
Keep in mind getting these things overturned or repealed is very low on my list of priorities, they're something I'd be happy to use as a compromise for other things, and and they probably won't make much difference in crime either way. I just worry about the slippery slope we seem headed down with things like this. I know you personally don't wish to disarm the populace, but there are many who do.
I'm sure I haven't changed your mind, but I hope you can see where I'm coming from.