Gun Control & RKBA
In reply to the discussion: In November my home state of PA went Red [View all]yagotme
(4,001 posts)"1st- Safety training for the same reason you have to take and pass a test to drive (Yes, driving is a privileged but as I stated previously the zero fail nature of a firearm should require the same. Many seem not to understand this and end up leaving the firearm in the couch for the 3 yr old to find.) The safety training is to show that one is capable / competent and fully understands the responsibility involved with owning a firearm."
You did a comparison to a privilege, which you noted, so let's actually compare it to a right.
Let's say, we have a test of English composition/comprehension before you are allowed make a 1st Amendment proclamation (Of course, you have your standard 15 day waiting period before your comments can be posted, just so you can "cool off".) And, no high speed computers, fax machines, or printers allowed without a special, expensive federal license. (With another BGC, to boot.)
Then, take another test, get a license, and do a BGC before voting. No, strike that. Do a BGC to get a voting license, then another at the poll to make sure you haven't lost your voting rights since the last election.
Hire an attorney? Fiscal BGC, just to make sure you can/can't afford one.
Seems rather silly, when you start comparing it across the board, doesn't it.