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In reply to the discussion: Another question for Gungeon dwellers. [View all]TeddyR
(2,493 posts)41. Which is why we need to enact
        Shall issue laws in all states. Thankfully there are only a handful of states that really attempt to oppress an individual's constitutionally protected civil right to keep and bear arms, and those states tend to have the most dangerous cities.
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        Why can't we just have the police take John and Bill into custody until they get better?
        Nuclear Unicorn
        Apr 2016
        #18
      
        
        "...any entry level psychology test." Seems like all that's used to be an expert on DU!
        Eleanors38
        May 2016
        #47
      
        
        Tell that to all those nice older folks who enjoy going to the range down in FLA.
        jmg257
        Apr 2016
        #23
      
        
        You start an OP with carefully crafted scenarios; then, when people question your OP
        Nuclear Unicorn
        Apr 2016
        #27
      
        
        Deflection? They were YOUR pretend scenarios...and you don't agree with the hypothetical answers
        jmg257
        Apr 2016
        #31
      
        
        Our Uncle Ruckus* expects deference as our (self-proclaimed) moral and intellectual superior...
        friendly_iconoclast
        Apr 2016
        #32
      
        
        You could decrease the number potentially causing human grief by at least 10 at last reckoning...
        Marengo
        May 2016
        #51
      
        
        Then you must support the police taking John into custody against his will, without a crime
        Giggity
        May 2016
        #53
      
        
        A Men's Rights Advocate is offended a woman wants a gun permit because she claims her ex
        Nuclear Unicorn
        Apr 2016
        #6
      
        
        Yes2.  However, I might refuse sales to 3 guys wanting muzzle loaders and who go to my range.
        Eleanors38
        Apr 2016
        #12
      
        
        Your post is a good example of why "shall-issue" laws have proven necessary, and here's why.
        benEzra
        Apr 2016
        #13
      
        
        Don't expect an answer- that sort tend to flee when their hypocrisy is pointed out...
        friendly_iconoclast
        May 2016
        #45
      
        
        "Police do not issue licenses to carry for any reason in most (all?) jurisdictions."
        pablo_marmol
        May 2016
        #50