Aizle wrote:
Where did I ever say that there could be no extenuating circumstances?
When you didn't qualify your query.
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I'd be fine with someone building a gun range on their property provided it met good safety standards that took into account the fact that they are in a residential area. My entire position is that I expect that people need to be safe with firearms. Sadly, there are many people out there who aren't and can't be bothered enough to learn what those safe practices are, so we are forced to mandate them.
You were going good right up until you went over the cliff. We are not forced to mandate them, as they are not a significant problem. We have penalties for irresponsible behavior. That's all that's needed.
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Your position seemed to be one of, "I'm on my property I'll do whatever the **** I want" without regard to the fact that without solid precautions firing a gun (inside or out) in a residential area would present a significant risk to neighbors.
That is the part I have issue with.
Hell, if I could legally build a gun range in my basement, I likely would as I both have the space as well as I hate going to public indoor ranges.
I've never advocated irresponsibility. But a responsible adult should not, on their own property, need to be restricted by the fears of those outside.