Opinion: When the word “universal” is used (think universal background checks), gun owners rebel
Richard Feldman is the founder of Independent Firearms Owners Association. He lives in New Hampshire.
Instead of bumper sticker sloganeering, why not approach this issue not as enemies but as compatriots? Let’s focus on our common goal to disarm individuals we all agree ought not have the guns, and concurrently and forthrightly protect the ability for the rest of us to own them for any lawful activity. Here’s how to approach some of these issues in a way that is going to appeal to independents and blue-collar gun owners.Today’s current gun control mantra is “universal background checks.
Strangers can’t possibly know the backgrounds of the buyer and these checks can prevent the unintentional transfer of a gun to a disqualified individual. With these exemptions in place, opposition would be diminished, and legislation based on sound policy not “gotcha politics” will more easily be enacted. Most importantly, disqualified individuals would find it harder to obtain guns. Isn’t that what we seek?Rampant trafficking of stolen weapons is another area of potential common ground. If we seriously desired to curtail the 700,000-plus annual gun thefts in this country, we could do it without too much controversy.
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