It Ain't About Duck Hunting Folks!

Though it should be a minute part of the discussion, the insertion of hunting and other recreational uses of firearms, by proponents on both sides of the debate, is what adds much confusion to the debate.

I am PRO most recreational uses of firearms such as hunting, target practice, skeet shouting, etc.
But in the current gun control debate that has been stirred by many massacres, but especially has come to a head after the Newtown tragedy when many innocent children were killed, the heart of the debate should be  more about defense.

This debate, if it is truly about safety, should stick with the Second Amendment and its actual meaning and our founders intention.

The Second Amendment gives all citizens the right to bear arms specifically to defend the Free State. State, not meaning New York or California, but state as in condition or matter. So, we citizens have the right to bear arms to defend this country's freedom and sovereigness. This right is first and foremost to be applied to the maintaining and protection of the entire Free State of the nation first, and then by extention any area there of, then personal property, and then self defense.

With this understanding, I think the definition of "assault" weapon should be clearly defined first and before any can ever even be considered as totally ban from any citizen. As written before, we agree with regulations like background checks and mental health exceptions, but bans may go to far and violate.

Because these weapons are proven as capable of devastating any of our communities at any time, these "military style" weapons with high capacity clips should have a higher standard set for possession regardless of definition. This would be similar to the different driving instruction, tests and licensing  standards that any 18 wheeler big truck driver recieves than one who only drives a car or small truck. You could be the best most safest car driver ever and still not able to handle and drive a big rig.

We all know that some of the measures for gun regulation put forth are great, and will stop much crime and many criminals. However, there are evil guys out there that have many other sources to obtain all weaponry. They would and have never gone to Walmart, Dicks Sporting or any trade show. They always buy off the radar.

Therefore, included in all, I believe what I suggest concerning higher standards but not a full band, along with the current proposals would satisfy all, including NRA leadership, and other second amendment and gun owner rights advocates.

If any bad guy is still able to get these weapons, some good guys should still be able to possess as well, but with care, caution and responsibility on everyones part; manufacturer, seller, buyer/owner, and  government.

God bless America.

Yulanda K.

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