Posted by
Daniel Webb on Tuesday, December 04, 2007 7:27:14 PM
This being my first blog I'll make a small comment on something that has been on my mind lately. I have heard the argument that people should take a safety course and obtain a license in order to own a gun just like people need to take a safety course and obtain a license to drive. This argument makes a lot of sense until one remembers something very vital.
The Constitution does not grant the right to drive a car. It does grant the right for a citizen to own a gun.
Should we take a course on how to use free speech? Should we take a course before choosing a religion? What about the right to a fair trial? Do we all need to take courses and be amateur lawyers before that right is granted to us?
Firearm ownership is the right of all free Americans and is one of the major aspects that sets America apart from other nations. If you are a law abiding citizen you should not be required to take a course and be licensed in order to own or carry a gun. Is it smart and wise to take safety courses and learn how to best handle firearms? Absolutely and if you are a responsible American you will do that anyway without being forced to in order to practice your guaranteed right.
In the words of Ted Nugent, "The Second Amendment IS my concealed-carry permit."