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Gun Control Reform Activism

defacto7

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3. I like the idea,

Reply to Robb (Original post)

Thu Apr 11, 2013, 03:36 PM

Apr 2013

but it would still only apply to people who are registered, which is fine. If it was at the point of sale it would be better and maybe a deterrent to some buyers, but it could also deter some to buy legit making them them buy black market. But such an "insurance" still would only cover those guns bought legitimately and those guns already in "service" would only be covered if the owner offered to do it.

I am not dissing it, I am just pointing out the holes that would still exist... I'm all for it though whether or not it would work in that it ultimately points out that Americans won't stand for irresponsibility that could cause injury and death. It's a reasonable act to take a stand.

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Gun liability insurance: the work-around [View all] Robb Apr 2013 OP

Sort of like a gun tax that directly funds the costs of victims of gun violence. DanTex Apr 2013 #1

i think that's a good idea samsingh Apr 2013 #2

I like the idea, defacto7 Apr 2013 #3

How about an "excise tax" exacted upon transfer of ownership? nt rdharma Apr 2013 #4

Maybe all men should be required to pay into a pool to provide assistance to rape victims slackmaster Apr 2013 #5

I don't think you'd like that, since we're talking about gun crime specifically. Robb Apr 2013 #6

I thought the topic of the thread was charging gun owners some kind of fee that would not be charged slackmaster Apr 2013 #8

What demographic information about you makes you so unlikely to ever commit a crime with a gun? Robb Apr 2013 #9

Everything about my demographics, with the exception of my gender and marital status slackmaster Apr 2013 #10

Good idea, we will just tack a little extra onto the "gun tax" for that. How's that? Hoyt Apr 2013 #7

Insurance can cover intentional acts guninsuranceblog Apr 2013 #11

Yes, it can cover intentional acts but not unlawful ones. slackmaster Apr 2013 #14

See response 11) which points out that liability for intentional acts aqctually can be insured Progressive dog Apr 2013 #12

"This proof of insurance card is to be carried in the chamber of your firearm at all times"..... lastlib Apr 2013 #13