I’ve thought about this before, but this post has prompted me to do it...
MistAgain wrote:If either party has the belief or thinks they have data that shows a return of handguns will allow them to retain in power or gain power , they will say that handguns will be returned . Subject to conditions of course.
I know that there is much opposition to the gun controls we have, and to the checks and reports and hoop-jumping needed before the forelock-tugging supplicant is granted the boon of an FAC.
But what if..
Ignoring the practical realities (including fees), what if there was a regime where if you underwent substantial investigation (think SC/eSC/DV sort of thing, hence the “ignoring practical realities”) you would be allowed to own handguns, semi-auto centre-fire rifles, fully auto even, would you go for it?
Whether you think that there should not be requirements like that, would you maintain your purity of position, or would you say “where can I download the application form?”?