The catch-all gun thread

[TheBeardedDude]

It is true that something can only kill if operated to do so (or handled incorrectly by someone who is not adequately trained). But guns (unlike the sewing needles but like some of the bladed weapons you mention) are designed to kill. It would seem only reasonable that if we require car owners to demonstrate proficiency with an automobile before they can use it in a way that impacts the public, and if we require insurance for that too, then why not require those who buy guns with intent to use them for whatever purpose (self-defense, hunting, stress relief at a firing range, etc), be required to have training (regardless of gun type, or private vs public carry/use), a license, and insurance?

And in some jurisdictions training is a requirement.

But there are 50 states with separate laws, plus the federal laws, plus local laws.

Training is a requirement for all gun types?

But yes, that would be a big part of the issue. 50 states with 50 different sets of laws, and then add local laws on top of that. That is moronic in its complication.