02-01-2013, 03:12 PM
F.U. - pretty amazing that ATF personnel can have their firearms stolen right out of their vehicle. Kind of leaves me at a loss for words.
What are the consequences for that individual if those weapons are used to kill somebody?
Which leads me to a good question (I believe).
How would gun owners feel about no new gun control legislation, but instead, really harsh penalties for having your legally purchased weapon used in the commission of a crime?
It would put the onus of responsible gun ownership squarely on the owner. Then, if your weapon kills someone or is recovered from a perp who just used it to rob someone, you pay almost as much as the perp?
So, let's say Lanza's mom hadn't been murdered, she'd be on the hook for 26 counts of accessory to murder.
It could be interesting.
What are the consequences for that individual if those weapons are used to kill somebody?
Which leads me to a good question (I believe).
How would gun owners feel about no new gun control legislation, but instead, really harsh penalties for having your legally purchased weapon used in the commission of a crime?
It would put the onus of responsible gun ownership squarely on the owner. Then, if your weapon kills someone or is recovered from a perp who just used it to rob someone, you pay almost as much as the perp?
So, let's say Lanza's mom hadn't been murdered, she'd be on the hook for 26 counts of accessory to murder.
It could be interesting.