Originally Posted by
Jaw
I've change my mind on the purchase age for rifles. I've always thought raising it to 21 was ridiculous because of the culture I was raised in. I've begun to realize how fortunate I was to have responsible adults in my life who also demanded responsibility from me. That just isn't as likely today as it was back then for a multitude of reasons. Allow the kids to own pump, lever, bolt, or break action guns, but save the semi auto for 21 and up.
I also think it's past time that we start blaming the bureacracy that's dropping the ball on these background checks more than the legal and responsible duck hunters that just want more than one shot at a flock of birds.