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    1 year ago

    They would need to take a Midwestern stance on firearms most likely. Tbh a socialist would likely fit the role nicely. As the saying goes, “you get your guns back when you move far enough left”

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      1 year ago

      May I ask you to expand on that? What stance do Midwesterners take on gun rights?

      Also, oddly I didn’t get downvoted.

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        1 year ago

        The Midwest has a weird stance on guns in general. Even the most staunch liberals in the Midwest oppose “assault-style weapon” bans. The emphasis has been on raising the bar to ownership without heavy restrictions after reaching that bar.

        From my experience, there’s also a very healthy gun safety culture. I have some friends that are dumber than a box of rocks, and even they never touch their guns after any kind of drinking or drug use. The restrictions on using guns as a minor mixed with the very popular activity of hunting means anyone that has any genuine interest in guns has at least 5 years of training before they can even purchase a gun.

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          1 year ago

          I agree with all of this.

          To be clear though a minor has 5 years of training before they can purchase a firearm am I understanding that correctly?

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            It’s a bit of extrapolation, my bad. The Midwest (or at least my state) doesn’t allow anyone under the age of 12 to go hunting with a firearm. At the age of 12, the kid must graduate a 6 week state-ran hunting/firearm safety course. After that, they must be within a certain distance of a legal guardian at all times if the gun is loaded. Because of the instilled safety culture, safety is also enforced by the guardian. They can purchase a gun at age 18.

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              1 year ago

              These are extremely fair rules. I was much younger when I started shooting and I wish I was raised in a more safety oriented gun culture. Thanks for sharing this. May I ask what state this is? I’m assuming Michigan.

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        1 year ago

        Also, oddly I didn’t get downvoted.

        its a legit question. I also want to see the the parent poster says, but I tend to agree

        socialist rifle association is a thing and I personally know strongly left of center peeps that are protective of their gun rights for all the obvious reasons you might care to think of. makes sense in many ways.

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          I think I’m just used to the other site and getting down voted for any mention of gun rights support.

          I’m aware of SRA and dig what I’ve seen them do near Tucson. Maybe I should join.