In order to drive an automobile, one must first demonstrate proper knowledge and skill of how to drive an automobile safely. We should apply a similar standard to firearms ownership. A requirement to obtaining this proposed license should be demonstrating proper knowledge and training on firearms handling and safety. Additionally, a course on the use of deadly force, similar to what law enforcement receive, should be a required condition of acquiring this license. Requiring a license to own a firearm hardly constitutes an infringement on the rights guaranteed by the Second Amendment. Owning a firearm entails a certain amount of responsibility. By requiring a license we can ensure that a firearms owner is aware of his or her responsibility as the owner of a firearm.
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