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...and I am no less free because of the laws in my state require registration of handguns and prohibit the more dangerous varieties of firearms, magazines and ammunition. In fact, I feel more free because I have less fear of being blown away...]
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...I am no less free because of the laws in my state require registration...
And neither is anyone who criminally chooses not to register the required weapons, they're just criminals.
They can't even be convicted of a crime for not registering if they engage in criminal use of the guns.
...more dangerous varieties of firearms, magazines and ammunition...
Please describe how "more dangerous varieties" are determined.
...I feel more free because...
Please elaborate on the rationale for basing law and criminal convictions on feelings and emotions.
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