Guns/Firearms - Why? Why NOT?

It is in the news more and more these days - mass shootings.... extremely unfortunate & sad events with emotions running high for good/valid reasons...

As with all subjects, the key is first to ensure that we remain calm (if not calm - give yourself some time to calm down) - if you've recently lost someone in a mass shooting incident, this will be very hard for you to stomach, for good/valid reasons - you might need to give yourself months, if not years, before you will be in a good place again emotionally, to maybe come back and revisit this lesson when you are in a better emotional state and more open minded etc., and can visualize & appreciate opinions from all sides on the matter again. 

Talking of opinions and looking at Social Media: as with other subjects/topics, there are 2 extreme views on it (and the key is to find the truth and balance between them):

Conclusion:

Personally, I wish we didn't need/have guns/firearms - but if it is truly a necessary evil, let's look at what we can conclude:

As you can see, both parties seem to have good/valid points however, it is not perfect - not even balanced.

How do we get to a good balance & potential solution:

Let's try to live in peace & harmony with all our brothers & sisters - most folks just want to live in peace & harmony and don't like violence/bullying/corruption/power greed etc. of any sort and would prefer to rather focus and use their energy and resources on their Purpose of [your] life:

1. • Now granted, there are unfortunately some psychos/terrorists/enemies/hurting people/corrupt police officers and/or government agents out there for which we need guns to defend ourselves and maintain peace, law & order:

     • That being said, "No, not everybody should own/carry a gun/firearm...", the following folks should be prevented from having/owning a gun, for example, irresponsible folks like:

       • • Kids (under 18)

         • People with a history of substance abuse e.g., alcohol, drugs etc.

         • Mentally unstable (including control freaks)

         • Folks with a criminal background/past (including convictions of any type, misdemeanors and/or who resorted to blackmail, physical violence etc.)

         • Folks with extreme views/beliefs/opinions that endanger the ultimate safety (physically & mentally) of any brother/sister who are in clear contrast to Creator God's will & Purpose of [your] life .

Besides the above gun control measures, it also needs to include:

• Initial Competency Training & Certification (in addition to the background checks mentioned above):

  • Need to go for supervised practical experience + training & test(s) before you get to own a gun.

    • Including safety training & how to properly & securely store guns/firearms.

• Yearly gun/firearm license renewals (similar to car registration renewals, but even better):

  • Requires a background check + medical & mental fitness exam (performed by medical doctor) to be passed. 

    • If no longer medically/mentally fit, to own a gun/firearm: 

      • The doctor will submit his/her findings to the local authorities (e.g. police).

      • The person will then be required to hand in their gun/firearm license + guns/firearms at the local police station within 24 hours.

        • If there is a no show in 24h - the local police will have the right to confiscate it from the person.

• Limit the number & type of weapons a person can own:

  • For example: no need for Automatic Assault Rifles in private hands. 

Finally, to ensure there are no loopholes, we also need to ensure that no guns/firearms are available on the black market:

• Guns/Firearms should not be allowed to be traded/sold by private individuals:

  • Required to be traded in or disposed of, at local gun store.

• Those that supply or make available guns/firearms on the black market should be tracked down, shutdown & put in jail.
  
  

As you can see it is quite possible to attain this Nirvana - it will just take some time & effort + responsible gun control :)