> Being inept at using a gun does not make you immune from getting shot by one.
Okay? Not sure what you're getting at here.
> It's a cop out because you should not need to have gun proficiency in order to have a valid opinion on guns.
It's not a cop out. There are too many leading with arrogance and ignorance on gun control, and a vast majority of them are folks who have never gone near a gun in their life. Keep thinking that it's informed voting to understand absolutely nothing about gun laws and gun culture but
_demand_ that it change. That's a terrible policy no matter the subject.
People aren't suggesting how to improve your timing or how to hit the ten ring, which you might rightfully say should only be done by people with gun experience... they're trying to keep people from getting shot. Their opinions matter.
> There are too many leading with arrogance and ignorance on gun control, and a vast majority of them are folks who have never gone near a gun in their life.
So what? Most politicians have never murdered people. Would you suggest they're unable to suggest ways to regulate murder?
> Keep thinking that it's informed voting to understand absolutely nothing about gun laws and gun culture but _demand_ that it change.
In what universe does being proficient with a gun equate with understanding gun laws? You don't go to law school when you're taking beginner pistol courses or getting your LTC. This is just pointless gatekeeping.
> Implying those buying guns are trying to get people shot...? Bold strategy.
Now _that_ is a ridiculous strawman. The only implication is that all people are subject to the absurd risk of gun violence in this country and that their proficiency with weapons has nothing to do with the validity of their opinions on solutions to that problem.
Okay? Not sure what you're getting at here.
> It's a cop out because you should not need to have gun proficiency in order to have a valid opinion on guns.
It's not a cop out. There are too many leading with arrogance and ignorance on gun control, and a vast majority of them are folks who have never gone near a gun in their life. Keep thinking that it's informed voting to understand absolutely nothing about gun laws and gun culture but _demand_ that it change. That's a terrible policy no matter the subject.