why aren't guns outlawed when things that can do less damage are?
109699
Because the right to bear arms is part of the bill of rights. Lawn darts aren't, and they don't have the NRA or some big lobbying group behind them.
225017
Bird hunting like they were has the highest frequency of shooting accidents, because the hunter must always make a snap decision on a flush.  That is why rules should be established ahead of time and followed by the parties.  That's where they went wrong....2 individuals broke common sense rules. That said, wounds in these instances are often superficial and rarely result in death.\n\nBig Game wounds with high caliber rifles are much rarer, because the shooter typically identifies the target and waits for a clear shot....does not shoot on a snap.  But when they happen they are often fatal.
570356
Yes. Most of us have done something in our lives that we are not proud of. Sometimes in was over 20 years ago when we were younger and not very wise in our ways. Even those who are offenders pay taxes, therfore we are people under the constitution with inalienable rights (see constitution).  \nPerhaps a regulation on the type or how many firearms would be more appropriate for non-violent offenders.
485318
Ahem... No.\n\nIt is called assult with a deadly weapon - and drunk or not, it is illegal and not OK.
1131582
Stupid question, anyone with any brains knows that in America nothing is free. Who did you kill with it?\nThe other thing, to the person above me... A gun has never killed a person, or thing. People kill people, stupid people kill people, angry people kill people. They use guns, cars, ball bats, knives..... Are you going to outlaw all those things? \nGet real people, even if you out lawed guns, knives... and BALL BATS, for pete's sake...  you can't  outlaw stupidity, or anger... and people who are, will just pick up a stick or a hammer... or what ever else is handy. Why don't they just  force self control on everyone? Because you would still have lawbreakers. And illegal use of any weapon is what a law breaker will do. Law abiding citizens  (the ones who would give up their guns...) aren't going to hurt anyone except a thief or rapist, anyway. I figure the bad guy should have stayed out of the law abiding citizens house, if he didn't want to get hurt.  \n(Yeah, I know there are accidents... lots more car accidents, and we all know, Americans aren't going to outlaw cars...)
1024917
It is a crime. Why deny it. And it does cause damage. And willfully breaking a law is bad.
269243
Guns don't cause violence any more than pencils cause misspellings.
113253
I agree that one cannot always count on the government for protection.  I believe in using the best tools to maximize my safety and the safety of my family.  Firearms happen to be some of the best tools for personal defense.\n\nYou might encourage your family members to look at the website below.  Much of what people believe about the dangers of firearms is inaccurate.  The link includes references, so you can always send them to the sources.
900614
becouse the guns dont kill people, if you ask a gun to kill someone they would dont do anything but if you ask a ams to kill another  if he has a reason maybe he would kill the person
681056
no way should they ban guns,i love guns,i just think their are iresposible people getting hold of them,i dont think you will ever stop gun deaths in the u.s because it is human nature to kill each other,and also the criminals would be the only one with the guns ,or the police wich is just as bad,people need to be taught the real dangers of guns becouse they are not toys.
207188
This type of question only reinforces the view of anti-gunners about how they view legal gun-owners.\nYour question should be, "Why is it that every country that's enforced gun bans has an increase in person-to-person crimes and burglaries?"\n\nOr, "Since some countries that have banned guns and have seen an increase in crime, why don't their governments reinstate their gun rights so the citizens can protect themselves?"\n\nSee how that's more diplomatic, and more inviting to a intelligent discussion about the issue, instead of introducing hositlity and open biases into it?
698517
Because of the penalty imposed by the law for breaking it.\n\nPeople with guns show up, and drag you away, and potentially take your money or lock you up. That's the penalty for breaking the law.\n\nStill, many people break the laws and hope they don't get caught.
761860
Agree.  Criminials like for their victims to be unarmed.  The only thing a gun law ever did was cause crime rates to go up, because criminals are no longer afraid they might get shot.
588464
to make the damage less...\nlike when something has a bad impact\nyou can take some action to mitigate it...\nit's like trying to control the bad stuff so it isn't quite as bad as it could be.
607092
Yes, They are a weapon used to inflict injury to another person, they are not considered a toy or a collectible therefore the only reason to have them is to hurt someone.\nYou can't get a permit for them like you can a gun. Its the same as walking around with a big knife in your pocket. But if your going to beat someone up you are probably going to go to jail anyways so whats the big deal right?\nWrong, if you used your fist, it would be assault and battery, which is a misdemeanor offense, if you an object such as brass knuckles it is considered a felonious assault, which means you could go to prison . Felonies are hardly ever given probation for and usually carry stiff fines. And convicted felons are never aloud to vote again or join the military, live in federal or public assisted housing (HUD) or own a handgun.And in the state of new york not aloud to be a garbage collector (lol, strange law!!) \n.. Usually misdemeanors if convicted means probation and or fines or serve time in the local jail. Therefore it is wise not to ever uses a object to fight with. Big house,verses, little house....
377176
it all depends on the states rules and regulation and the cities regulations and the type of crime committed. for instance, if you were convicted of a violent crime, you might not be allowed to own any kinds of guns. however, that is rare to never allow someone to own a gun, but there may be limits as to what kind of guns you are allowed to own. usually, shot guns are allowed because they are highly recongized guns, where as a pistol can be hidden in a pocket. what ever you do, make sure you are not breaking the laws. double check with the state, and city before even purchasing any kind of gun.
1093467
Let me see, guns don't get up and decided to go rob or shoot someone. They are not possessed and can't think, walk, or see.  So I'm going to go with "b": The people using the guns kill people.\n\nAnd before anyone tries to argue that having a guns makes someone more prone to shoot, that's not so. There are far too man gun owners in the USA that do not misuse their guns. There would be a whole lot more dead people in the country if that were the case. Knives kill more people with more efficiency than guns. Watching TV would leave you to believe otherwise, but it's not the case.