Gun Control & RKBA

sarisataka

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4. So gun control in India

Tue May 3, 2016, 11:08 AM

May 2016

Reeks of colonialism, authoritarianism, paternalism, classism and corruption.

It favors the privileged class and bribery is the way to get things accomplished. They have no background checks or psychological exams but will only issue permits if you come from a "good" family. The non-compliance rate is about 85%, and there is widespread smuggling along the land borders.

In addition people are fearful of the police who enforce draconian laws and you don't ask questions "if you know what's good for you".

You put this forth as a shining example of a country with gun control. Are you sure you are pro-gun control and not an agent provocateur?

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How to Get a Gun in India [View all] SecularMotion May 2016 OP

"archaic, draconian, colonial" indeed. appal_jack May 2016 #1

Gun Control = "in India, the paternalism still rings of colonial indignity" DonP May 2016 #2

Hey. Let's do as they do in India... CompanyFirstSergeant May 2016 #3

So gun control in India sarisataka May 2016 #4

Those are all good, progressive and perfectly acceptable. ileus May 2016 #8

"...archaic, draconian, colonial," "paternal." Prohibitionist. Eleanors38 May 2016 #5

As much as I like to write just to "read" myself thinking... discntnt_irny_srcsm May 2016 #6

Glad I don't live in India...they need to elect folks who respects basic rights. ileus May 2016 #7

25 cartridges a year beergood May 2016 #9