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[–] BassaForte@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

I want sensible gun laws, but I also want gun laws to make sense.

That means, removing all restrictions on items like suppressors, AR15s, SBRs, etc. But allowing only people that can show they are competent to own them.

[–] Cornpop@lemmy.world 14 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Agreed. Especially about suppressors. It’s a safety devise. It will save your ears. Countries like Sweden and Norway even get that aspect, suppressors are encouraged to keep the peace with neighbors and are not regulated like firearms even. Anyone can own one as soon as they can own a gun.

[–] Waraugh@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

I was shocked at the suppressor cost and process having recently gone through it. I got a suppressor for my .22, I primarily use it when I’m out walking my small dog. I can fire the .22 and it isn’t loud (I was not expecting it to be movie gun quiet but it is) so it is ear protection for both of us, he doesn’t startle, and my neighbors are far enough apart they would never hear it. So next time coyotes see him as food instead of challenge my unarmed willingness to defend my dog I’ll be more prepared.

It’s an expensive, long, and involved process that disadvantages folks with less resources than myself which bothered me.

[–] Cornpop@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

200 bucks Ain’t bad for the stamp honestly. It’s never been inflation adjusted. But yeah the whole process is a massive waste of time.

[–] Waraugh@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 5 months ago

Yeah, I guess it’s relative. It didn’t bother me paying for the stamp but I’ve been at points in my life where I had to make sure I could get enough gas to make it to work. Granted a firearm and suppressor wouldn’t be on my radar in those conditions but my mind has a tendency to go that direction whenever I’m exercising what I consider a freedom. In another conversation I’m complaining about $3,500 so far into ortho treatment for one of my sons, with insurance. Not because it put me out but how many families and kids aren’t getting effective care because they’re in a less fortunate place? Sorry, got off topic.