G26ster wrote:TexasCajun wrote:The second amendment is a right and as stated should not be infringed. So obtaining and keeping a gun should be relatively simple. However, the right doesn't negate responsibility in that firearms owners should be responsible for knowing how to safely operate & keep their weapons.
CHL aside, if we are going by the strict wording of the 2A, even a complete amateur's right cannot be infringed. There is nothing in the 2A about responsibility or proficiency. Just like the 1A, even incoherent babble is protected speech. Just being devil's advocate, as I do agree with your sentiment.
We have to be careful about deciding someone shouldn't be able to have or carry a firearm. I've watched a lot of so called experts handling firearms in an unsafe manner trying to impress folks. Just my 2 cents worth.
