So, mass shootings only happen in the USA?

[JohnR]

A few points...

Originally Posted by spence

- Selling a gun that's easily modifiable to make it more lethal should raise a red flag.

Most guns are easily modifiable. You can print a gun today.

Originally Posted by spence

- State laws that can be circumvented by crossing a line points to a federal solution.

The only way to federally solve is a confiscation and that attempt will end the current government.

Originally Posted by spence

- Gun control is a long-term strategy. At the least we should be able to study the issue and the NRA won't even allow it.

I would like to see some study done. I do not trust the Gun Control people to do the study. I do not trust someone that states "Gun Control Is A Long Term Strategy"

Originally Posted by spence

I'm all for responsible gun ownership but what we have today is just short of a free for all. I'd note that the Paris attackers had to go to great lengths to get their weapons. They were defunct AK47s from Eastern Europe, repaired somewhere, smuggled though Belgium and into Paris.

You (and others) want to define and dictate what is responsible ownership is.

Originally Posted by spence

In the US you just go to your local Wal-Mart.

This is so full of crap.

[spence]

Originally Posted by JohnR

Most guns are easily modifiable. You can print a gun today.

It would be pretty easy to design a firearm such that it's difficult to make more lethal. As for additive manufacturing, why bother if you can just hit your local shop?

The only way to federally solve is a confiscation and that attempt will end the current government.

No that's not the only way. You can enforce laws, provide incentives for reclamation and create stronger regulations that protect the rights of responsible gun owners.

I would like to see some study done. I do not trust the Gun Control people to do the study. I do not trust someone that states "Gun Control Is A Long Term Strategy"

Sorry to throw down the common sense remarks. Perhaps randomly fluctuating regulations would be easier to sustain and understand.

You (and others) want to define and dictate what is responsible ownership is.

I think if you could get the NRA to stop brainwashing their members and politicians people would find common ground pretty easily.

This is so full of crap.

Oops, my bad. I see Wal-Mart stopped selling assault rifles in August