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Originally Posted by gatorfast
Good point... but voting is a right and you still need to register to vote. I dont think taking an exam and a quick shooting test is infringing on your rights under the 2nd amendment.
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We register to vote so the Gov knows that we indeed do have the right to vote. I'm sure they use those figures for other things as well. I don't really have a problem with this process as long as it's intent is to:
1. Ensure you are a US citizen, (have the right to own a gun)
2. Make sure you haven't been convicted of a crime which revokes your right to own a gun.
3. Checks your mental health back ground if any exists. (This will of course open up a debate about a persons mental health back ground when they were a minor.)
4. Is not used to track purchases of firearms and ammunition. (if you've cleared the screening process, there is no need to keep track of what we purchase)