crewchief1949 :
I propose, IRTSDM, or Individuals Right To Self Defense Measure, funded by the BATF. Why not start a program nation wide that would fund firearms stores, police and individuals to get firearms in the hands of those that cant afford them but could use them. Set the ball in motion buy having individuals apply for their handgun permits(in states that still require it) which is usually cheap and that would be the only exspense to them except ammunition. Then, once an individual passes the check, the individual recieves a voucher from the BATF for the purchase of one handgun for personal defense. This voucher will be in that persons name ONLY and cannot be transferred to another individual. Once the person takes possesion of the firearm, they have the option of taking a self defense course sponsored by either a firearms instructor or local law enforcement. Once this has reached the point of the self defense course being completed, the stimulus money ends. If the individual wants a CCW then that will be covered at their exspense.
The big question would be who is eligible? I would suggest low income families who fall into the category of just ABOVE poverty level by, say, 10k a year. This is a rough estimate, of course it would need tweaking. It would also be an honor system, after all, MOST law abiding folks are honest. They would need to sign an affidavit stating they do not own a self defense firearm. Of course, ownership would still have to abide by all federal, state and local laws.
So what do you think? Is this better than spending 5 million on observing the horniness of a female mouse?
BeachBum: there are 80,000+ licensed gun stores in America, a majority of them are mom and pop. That is 80,000 businesses that could be directly impacted by these vouchers. Not only would the stimulus be helpful to dealers, but to the local law enforcement and firearms instructors accross America that would be paid for their services they provide. Law enforcement would recieve funds from not only the permit applications but also from some individuals who would use the law enforcement self defense courses.
Besides, those who are not law abiding will usually have a record that would prevent them from passing the back ground checks. See, thats the point, crime is prevelant in low income areas because those who are criminal get their guns illegaly anyways and target these areas because folks cant afford to buy a gun for defense. I believe it would help in crime prevention also. I think the good would definately out weigh the bad.
To The Machinist: I would definately have a price restriction, they couldnt just go in and buy Kimber Custom or some match grade gun. I agree it would be a restriction to something of 400 or less. Or it could be a tax deduction instead of a voucher.
I would like to add also that this one time voucher, while rather costly in the beginning, would be cheaper and more reliable than putting more law enforcement officers on the street to get to these people in a time of need in minutes when seconds count.
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If you look at what other countries have done to arm their populace…
They have a mandatory requirement for all adults join the military… usually this is as part of a local reserve unit… they get proper training in the firearms their issued. when their service is at an end they are either given or allowed to buy their service weapons…
its not a bad plan, they get properly trained then given the weapon they spent two years living with…
how did you think all those Israeli farmers got their hands on all those Uzi’s?
The liberals would never allow this to get on the drawing table. And they are the ones in control now.
1 problem I see is arming poverished families, whats to stop them in desperate times from using that hand gun in obtaining money or food illegally? Yes, MOST law abiding citizens are honest, which is why they are law abiding…but most CITIZENS are not honest nor law abiding, especially in lower income areas….where crime is prevalent. And what is this supposed to stimulate?