Hi Everyone,
I joined the forum to discuss an idea I have to address mass shootings.
Something better than federal legislation or other measures that chip away our Second Amendment rights.
While background checks or red flag laws prevent criminals from legally purchasing firearms, they don't actually address the underlying issue.
The mental health and stability of a gun buyer.
I hope to reach the gun sellers, present my idea, gauge receptiveness, and hopefully find people (in the US) willing to champion the idea. Since I'm and Expat living in Japan.
Plus, I'm hoping someone can articulate and communicate the idea better than I can.
It's still just a rough idea and anyone is welcome to provide input.
It's pretty simple idea and it does not infringe on The Second Amendment rights of the people. The key word there is "people", as in the community.
Although it might blur the line between a collective right versus an individual right.
The general idea is, the buyer of a firearm requires friends (or family members) to condone a purchase.
Firearms with a high capacity/high rate of fire would require the buyer to have more friends condone the purchase.
Consider it a simple way to gauge the mental health of the buyer.
If they are not able to bring friends or family to a (gun shop, gun show, private sale) that will condone a purchase, maybe they shouldn't own certain types of firearms.
The gun seller is not rejecting the purchase, their own community is.
I picture a simple form with check boxes and a personal details block for the condoning individuals. ID's should be always be checked.
Where the firearm buyer would need a friend to condone specific criteria of a firearm.
A different person for each of the following characteristics the firearm meets:
Anyone would be able to purchase a Mossberg 500, Remington 700, and many other models used for hunting without needing anyone to condone the purchase.
To purchase a Derringer or .357 Magnum "six shooter" one (1) friend would necessary to condone the purchase.
Two (2) would be needed to condone the purchase a Smith and Wesson TRR8.
While the purchase of a Glock 26 w/ 33 Round Magazine -or- AR15 with a 30 Round Magazine would require the buyer to bring in five (5) friends to condone the purchase.
And let's not forget that missing the target using "spray and pray" is a good laugh to be enjoyed with friends.
I hope gun sellers might be willing to voluntarily implement something alone these lines throughout the country.
Instead of waiting for legislation dictating the rules for gun sellers, let the gun sellers bring a better solution forward.
Sincerely,
Brian LaVallee
I joined the forum to discuss an idea I have to address mass shootings.
Something better than federal legislation or other measures that chip away our Second Amendment rights.
While background checks or red flag laws prevent criminals from legally purchasing firearms, they don't actually address the underlying issue.
The mental health and stability of a gun buyer.
I hope to reach the gun sellers, present my idea, gauge receptiveness, and hopefully find people (in the US) willing to champion the idea. Since I'm and Expat living in Japan.
Plus, I'm hoping someone can articulate and communicate the idea better than I can.
It's still just a rough idea and anyone is welcome to provide input.
It's pretty simple idea and it does not infringe on The Second Amendment rights of the people. The key word there is "people", as in the community.
Although it might blur the line between a collective right versus an individual right.
The general idea is, the buyer of a firearm requires friends (or family members) to condone a purchase.
Firearms with a high capacity/high rate of fire would require the buyer to have more friends condone the purchase.
Consider it a simple way to gauge the mental health of the buyer.
If they are not able to bring friends or family to a (gun shop, gun show, private sale) that will condone a purchase, maybe they shouldn't own certain types of firearms.
The gun seller is not rejecting the purchase, their own community is.
I picture a simple form with check boxes and a personal details block for the condoning individuals. ID's should be always be checked.
Where the firearm buyer would need a friend to condone specific criteria of a firearm.
A different person for each of the following characteristics the firearm meets:
- Handgun
- Semi-Automatic
- Magazine Capacity Over 6 Rounds
- Magazine Capacity Over 10 Rounds
- Magazine Capacity of 30 or More Rounds
- Fully Automatic? Bump Stock?
Anyone would be able to purchase a Mossberg 500, Remington 700, and many other models used for hunting without needing anyone to condone the purchase.
To purchase a Derringer or .357 Magnum "six shooter" one (1) friend would necessary to condone the purchase.
Two (2) would be needed to condone the purchase a Smith and Wesson TRR8.
While the purchase of a Glock 26 w/ 33 Round Magazine -or- AR15 with a 30 Round Magazine would require the buyer to bring in five (5) friends to condone the purchase.
And let's not forget that missing the target using "spray and pray" is a good laugh to be enjoyed with friends.
I hope gun sellers might be willing to voluntarily implement something alone these lines throughout the country.
Instead of waiting for legislation dictating the rules for gun sellers, let the gun sellers bring a better solution forward.
Sincerely,
Brian LaVallee