GUN CONTROL

I write occasionally about Gun Control, something few gun Owners are desirous of contemplating, but folks, as far as I can tell, the furor in congress each time some nut thinks it would be good therapy for him to procure a firearm and go out and kill a few people. I'm no Psychologist, but as far as I can tell these killers are driven by nothing the Normal, Sentient,  peace loving person can possibly understand.

Now for the solution. If there is one, and I'm not sure that there is one that would be acceptable to both sides of the Arguments would agree on. Perhaps to begin with, Congress, should gather groups of six or eight people to have a round table discussion on the best course of action they feel would be wise, and then submit this, along with the actions other Congressional Round Table groups came up with. and maybe, just maybe, then there could begin to be some sensible discussions.

But one thing I do know. As a gun owner for over 65 years, and currently possessing very few weapons, I feel that part of the problem, as hard as it is to say, and probable subject that will engender some wailing and screaming is this.

GUN OWNERS/ GUN SHOPS/ AND GUN SHOWS ARE ENTIRELY TOO LAX IN SELLING OR TRANSFERRING WEAPONS TO PEOPLE WHOSE MENTAL AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND IS NOT KNOWN.

So all you zealots, go ahead and scream now. But lets examine the recent a few days ago at the Washington Navy Yard. This nut bought a Shotgun, as he was unwilling to abide by a three day waiting period and a background check. this should have alerted the salesperson at the store where he bought the shotgun that this man had some issues. so the question I would ask this seller is this: "Is a profit of fifty or sixty Dollars worth having, when there's a good chance that the buyer has problems. In the event at the D.C. Navy Yard, for the sake of a few bucks profit on a sale, 13 people lost their lives to an absolute insane person, who was thankfully killed by Police.

So,Fellow Gun Owners, it is past time for us, all responsible Gun Owners to start Policing ourselves, and if we see a person that we KNOW to have mental problems, we should inform the would be seller of this fact,  and if he or she declines to take any action, we should notify the Police immediately.

I can positively guarantee you that this will be the act of a good citizen.

Criticize me all you wish. but remember, saving or helping to save a Human Life is one of the noblest of Human endeavors.

Lets hear from you,

Sincerely

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