Gun Control, Not just the VT shooting. Options

[Simba]

So, after the school shooting at Virginia Tech, the problem of gun control in America presents itself again.

Should gun control in America (or anywhere else in the world, or even the whole world) be tightened? Or even completely banned? But then some would say that would be unconstitutional. Maybe gun control should even be looser? Discuss it.

[kimmytree]

Eh, I'm not completely for Gun Control, but something definately needs to be done. I think in order for someone to own a gun, they should have to have a completely clean background, and have a mental evaluation every couple of years. Also, I think we need to carefully monitor who actually has one. And obviously, there should be a waiting period when purchasing a gun.

I think those things would prevent most spur of the moment shootings. With gun laws how they are now, anyone can get mad all of a sudden, grab a gun, and shoot someone. But with stricter laws, such a person wouldnt have one in their posession, and definately wouldnt be able to purchase one right away... unless it was illegally. By the time the person actually got the gun, they would have calmed down, and most likely wouldnt end up hurting anyone. Of course that wouldnt stop someone who had been plotting a shooting, but it would prevent spur of the moment ones.

But like I already said, if someone is mentally sane, has a gun license, and has a clean background, then they have every right to own a gun... whether its for hunting or protection.