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If the right to bear arms is dependant on the need for a "well regulated militia is regulation of guns expressly necessary?"

Since all 50 states have illegalized private militias and the national guard stands in for state militias. Is the whole thing a moot point? Likewise in absence of a state militia a well regulated right to bear arms is especially justified. Can we do the right thing already?

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SumKindaMunster · 51-55, M

What is "the right thing" in your mind?

exchrist · 31-35

@SumKindaMunster proper training and regulation to keep the citizens safe and responsible

SumKindaMunster · 51-55, M

@exchrist I like the sound of that. A lot of people who own and use guns ARE properly trained and responsible...how are we going to reach the people that actually need this? And convince them to go along?

exchrist · 31-35

@SumKindaMunster that's the challenge waiting periods similar to canada mandatory training as in ny as an example. And maybe money back with compliance

SumKindaMunster · 51-55, M

@exchrist What's your opinion of the gun control bill that just passed?

https://news.yahoo.com/biden-signs-gun-control-bill-170449942.html

https://theweek.com/gun-laws/1014339/senate-bipartisan-gun-deal

the proposed legislation would incentivize states to pass "red flag" laws, allowing guns to be confiscated from "individuals whom a court has determined to be a significant danger to themselves or others," though these confiscations would be limited by "state and federal due process and constitutional protections."

It would also direct billions of dollars toward mental health programs, increase funding for school security, expand background checks for gun buyers under the age of 21 to include juvenile justice records, and close the so-called "boyfriend loophole."

exchrist · 31-35

@SumKindaMunster it's a step in the right direction. And clearly no change in gun policy hasn't worked so. . .