Tennessee's Biggest Mistake.

[Father Anderson]

WELP, TENNESSEE JUST PASSED A LAW STATING THAT ANYONE WITH A GUN PERMIT CAN CARRY A GUN AROUND.... ANYWHERE.
I can already foresee the unspeakable atrocities that will happen thanks to this law.
Thoughts? Comments?

[Angel]

In order to have a gun handlers permit one of the requirements is that you have to pass a background check, so I think more responsible people with guns is better than having more idiots with guns.

[Father Anderson]

In order to have a gun handlers permit one of the requirements is that you have to pass a background check, so I think more responsible people with guns is better than having more idiots with guns.

It's a joke to get a permit here in Tennessee.

[Angel]

In order to have a gun handlers permit one of the requirements is that you have to pass a background check, so I think more responsible people with guns is better than having more idiots with guns.

It's a joke to get a permit here in Tennessee.

Why is it a joke?

[Father Anderson]

In order to have a gun handlers permit one of the requirements is that you have to pass a background check, so I think more responsible people with guns is better than having more idiots with guns.

It's a joke to get a permit here in Tennessee.

Why is it a joke?

They barely look into your records.
So if you did something say, 5 years ago, that was bad.
They wouldn't look that far.

[Shadow00]

I'd like to share my beliefs on this too, although they may be a bit conflicting.
First, I'm for guns being used by people for house defence etc.
I disagree with guns being used anywhere else.
I'm not sure whsther or not there are tests you need to take to get a gun license, but what if someone's incapable of firing his gun properly.
Let alone harm himself, there are other people outside, kids etc.
Then again I'm pretty sure that this law, enforced or not won't be a part of many a person's lives,and here's why.
I doubt the majority of people would actually take a gun and take it with them when they go for a walk. They would be afraid of what might or might not happen, after all.
Although there is a third point too.
Should some event pop up, and I'm pretty sure it shall, then that will be a reason for the government to not allow anyone to possess firearms other than the army etc.
Now as for the whole idea of this, I'm fine with it AS LONG AS people take extremely tough tests to get a gun license thing.
Not just shooting etc, but also psychological tests, such as decision making under extreme circumstances.

[mmm]

Getting a gun is easier than getting your driver's license in a lot of places. Background checks are not always necessary.

A bunch of yahoos here in Alabama are trying to get a bill going that would get rid of the permit process because "people shouldn't have to pay for their second amendment rights." But that's off topic.

I don't really see an increase in mass murders, but it's entirely possible that idiots without proper training could hurt people.

[Shadowstar1922]

I'd like to share my beliefs on this too, although they may be a bit conflicting.
First, I'm for guns being used by people for house defence etc.
I disagree with guns being used anywhere else.
I'm not sure whsther or not there are tests you need to take to get a gun license, but what if someone's incapable of firing his gun properly.
Let alone harm himself, there are other people outside, kids etc.
Then again I'm pretty sure that this law, enforced or not won't be a part of many a person's lives,and here's why.
I doubt the majority of people would actually take a gun and take it with them when they go for a walk. They would be afraid of what might or might not happen, after all.
Although there is a third point too.
Should some event pop up, and I'm pretty sure it shall, then that will be a reason for the government to not allow anyone to possess firearms other than the army etc.
Now as for the whole idea of this, I'm fine with it AS LONG AS people take extremely tough tests to get a gun license thing.
Not just shooting etc, but also psychological tests, such as decision making under extreme circumstances.

I do agree with you completely, but keep in mind a majority of background tests and psychological evaluations in America to have the right to have a gun are literally a joke. Considering how incredibly easy it is for drug dealers, mentally ill people, and crazy hunters to obtain high-tech guns is a problem. Adding the factor that a good amount of Americans are overly patriotic, there's probably a good portion who will carry arms at their leisure.

The whole gun issue in America is essentially Obama wanting to make sure guns get into the right hands and that we reassert our gun laws, but you know, Republican jerks made it seem like Obama was attempting to take away the 2nd constitution(which is actually the right to establish a local militia[ which is the police and neighborhood guards])

[mmm]

Turns out a permit isn't even needed to buy a weapon. If I was 21 I could go buy a handgun if I wanted to; I had thought one needed a permit BEFOREHAND (because, you know, that makes sense).

[Shadowstar1922]

Turns out a permit isn't even needed to buy a weapon. If I was 21 I could go buy a handgun if I wanted to; I had thought one needed a permit BEFOREHAND (because, you know, that makes sense).

Depends where you area, really. In my city, you need to go through classes, have a thorough background check(they will go through every single record) and then if you don't know how to use it, the police department offers classes, depending if you want to be a hunter or just for defense. (though most of the time they will show you a private hunting class if your aim is to be a hunter). And even then, you need specific a specific license to be carrying guns on the street. You need to be personally approved by the PD's sherif to have the license saying you can carry guns in public( and he doesn't give it to just anyone).

Because of this, though, my city has somewhat lower crime rates related to guns that is, to other parts of the country.