Do you agree with age requirements to own/carry firearms?

[Bulldawg165]

i dont agree with any of it

shall not be infringed is pretty damn specific

I'm surprised there's only been one other person to vote with you considering how often that rhetoric is spewed.

Serious question: should a 12 year old be allowed to purchase and carry around a firearm (a real one, not a BB gun or a 22) without parental knowledge or consent?

What about with parental consent?

 

[B. Byrd]

If you are old enough to fight and die for your country, you are old enough to own and carry a firearm in my opinion

I believe this cliche' is an oversimplification. There is a big difference between an 18 year old who actually volunteers to serve his/her country and receives some discipline and training in the military and someone who is 18 years old because the calendar said so. I have no problem with one who actually risks fighting and dying for their country having the rights of an adult. One who is just 18 because they are in many cases is not mature enough to automatically be have the privileges of adulthood. Some may have that maturity, some may not. The same is true about someone who is 35 years old. However, chances are better that the 35 year old will have greater maturity. There is no longer a mandatory draft. One who is 18 years is no longer at risk for fighting and dying unless they choose to be and volunteer for military service.

 

[Stuckon22]

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=124119468

http://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families...r_Problem_Solving_and_Decision_Making_95.aspx

 

[cullen1780]

I hunted alone in NJ when I was 14; before that I had to go with my Dad or one of my uncles. As long as we observed the hunting regs regarding ammo and carry there were no issues.

 

[B. Byrd]

I hunted alone in NJ when I was 14; before that I had to go with my Dad or one of my uncles. As long as we observed the hunting regs regarding ammo and carry there were no issues.

I did the same in Tennessee. Times are different now. Too bad.

 

[jaseast]

I'm surprised there's only been one other person to vote with you considering how often that rhetoric is spewed.

Serious question: should a 12 year old be allowed to purchase and carry around a firearm (a real one, not a BB gun or a 22) without parental knowledge or consent?

What about with parental consent?

I voted no laws, but stated the parent should be responsible for their children's actions. I really don't think that very many youngsters under 18 are mature enough to accept that responsibilty. However, I detest Gov't control and involvement.

 

[Bulldawg165]

I believe this cliche' is an oversimplification. There is a big difference between an 18 year old who actually volunteers to serve his/her country and receives some discipline and training in the military and someone who is 18 years old because the calendar said so. I have no problem with one who actually risks fighting and dying for their country having the rights of an adult. One who is just 18 because they are in many cases is not mature enough to automatically be have the privileges of adulthood. Some may have that maturity, some may not. The same is true about someone who is 35 years old. However, chances are better that the 35 year old will have greater maturity. There is no longer a mandatory draft. One who is 18 years is no longer at risk for fighting and dying unless they choose to be and volunteer for military service.

I meant to include an option for 18 year olds to have the same rights as 21 year olds if they are serving, even though I disagree with your premise

 

[wnchstrtnfldvlle]

<18 Own yes, purchase no. In essence gifts from family okay. Carrying could be with some sort of recognizable parental consent. Not sure how to go about doing that. Maybe a mandatory class for minors. I know some would say no way on the class but we don't recognize minors as being able to legally take care of themselves anyways, so that could be one solution.

18 or older- no restrictions.

 

[white]

I believe this cliche' is an oversimplification. There is a big difference between an 18 year old who actually volunteers to serve his/her country and receives some discipline and training in the military and someone who is 18 years old because the calendar said so. I have no problem with one who actually risks fighting and dying for their country having the rights of an adult. One who is just 18 because they are in many cases is not mature enough to automatically be have the privileges of adulthood. Some may have that maturity, some may not. The same is true about someone who is 35 years old. However, chances are better that the 35 year old will have greater maturity. There is no longer a mandatory draft. One who is 18 years is no longer at risk for fighting and dying unless they choose to be and volunteer for military service.

Many are at the same maturity level at 21 that they were at 18. I think if they are considered adults they should ne treated that way. I think giving a 16 year old a car is more dangerous than giving an 18 year old gun rights. I know everyone doesnt agree but it is my opinion

 

[DMGun]

You can join the Military at 17 , but you must wait till 18 to vote, 21 to drink or buy a handgun, 25 to rent a car... How about some consistency...