[old curmudgeon]

I see you wrote almost exactly what I intended to write.

I would add one more thing.

I think permits to carry or to buy are definitely unconstitutional. But I do think to buy any firearm one should be required to present a certificate that shows completion of a class explaining the self defense laws in that particular state.

Of course this would not have helped her in this case because she inherited the revolver.

She probably never knew that shooting a fleeing robber is a no-no in every state, with the possible exception of TX.

Even though I would never vote to convict her, I suspect that she will be convicted because of the way the laws are written.

I hope if she is the judge just puts her on probation and fines her one dollar.

[Red in Blue PA]

Re: But I do think to buy any firearm one should be required to present a certificate that shows completion of a class explaining the self defense laws in that particular state.

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Stupid idea.

Because no politician would ever make that process onerous and expensive, right?