gun control

Racine Wisconsin Senator Van Wanggaard is introducing a bill to repeal the 48 hour waiting period for people buying a handgun.  His reason is that background checks are instant now, and don't require extra time to see if a person can legally purchase a handgun.  People in favor of the waiting period say it's a good cooling down period.  But, does that make sense?

A video featuring celebrities calling for increased gun control has gun rights advocates upset and calling the celebrities "hypocrites."  Many of the celebrities in the clips have starred in movies and roles that depicted gun violence, and according to the gun rights advocate, the celebrities are making a hypocritical statement when they've capitalized on guns in their career.

I'm a gun owner.  I like having guns in the house, (of course safely stored).  It brings me a sense of security.  If an intruder breaks into my house with a gun, I'd like to be able to defend myself. Is this going to happen?  No, at least most likely not...