Reply #15: I don't like them either [View All]

[HockeyMom]

However, what is wrong with a background check for example. Should those with a criminal record or mental instability history be able to own a gun? I seriously doubt the Founding Fatherz would have wanted an insame person to go around shooting up the town square. This is where the public SAFETY issue comes into play.

Yes, they have the right to own them, with restrictions in place, but it is also our right to have NOTHING whatsoever to do with them.

I have been target shooting with my husband decades ago. I got no "thrill" from that. I have no desire to hunt and kill some poor animal. Not my cup of tea.

Before anyone says that I have never been a victim of a crime, no I haven't because I have defended myself with my wits and whatever "weapons" were around me at the time 3 times while I lived in NYC. Been there, done that.