What it takes to get a gun in D.C.

[ericire12]

It took $833.69, a total of 15 hours 50 minutes, four trips to the Metropolitan Police Department, two background checks, a set of fingerprints, a five-hour class (cost $250) and a 20-question multiple-choice exam....

Oh, and the votes of five Supreme Court justices. 

As the article goes on it gets kinda obvious that this was written by someone at the Wash Post..... and the writer comes across as though he bought a gun just so he could write this article. More here: :
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2009/09/01/ST2009090103944.html

*The gun he bought was a Taurus Model 85 .38 caliber revolver ($275)

Exit Question: So how is a 300% mark up on a gun not disenfranchisement  

[tt11758]

As the article goes on it gets kinda obvious that this was written by someone at the Wash Post..... and the writer comes across as though he bought a gun just so he could write this article. More here: :
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2009/09/01/ST2009090103944.html

*The gun he bought was a Taurus Model 85 .38 caliber revolver ($275)

Exit Question: So how is a 300% mark up on a gun not disenfranchisement  

In the end, I think he make a wise choice.  Having a gun for self-defense isn't for everybody.  Although I've never met this gentleman, after reading the article I have serious doubts about his ability to put the gun to use if necessary.  And if I'm right, his gun would become just one more on the streets in the hands of a dangerous criminal.  Perhaps after he spends more time at the range, enjoying his "new hobby", the situation will change.  If so great, if not that's ok, too.  Like every one of us, he has to make the decision that's right for him.

[fightingquaker13]

In the end, I think he make a wise choice.  Having a gun for self-defense isn't for everybody.  Although I've never met this gentleman, after reading the article I have serious doubts about his ability to put the gun to use if necessary.  And if I'm right, his gun would become just one more on the streets in the hands of a dangerous criminal.  Perhaps after he spends more time at the range, enjoying his "new hobby", the situation will change.  If so great, if not that's ok, too.  Like every one of us, he has to make the decision that's right for him.

Very well put TT. I am pretty much pro-choice when it comes to most decisions in life. If you don't like or believe in guns I will support your choice not to own one. Just leave me the heck alone.
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[Kid Shelleen]

I agree that the writer of this article likely just bought a gun to determine what the complete process was like. I am still happy that he did so; it gave him the ability to accurately describe the ridiculous process that the D.C. authorities have put in place.

Talk about the letter of the law vs the spirit of the law, the authorities in D.C. have done everything in their power to circumvent the will of the highest court in the land. Their behavior is despicable.

[GlockMeister]

That's what it takes if you're a LAW ABIDING CITIZEN. If you're a criminal or a gang-banger, well, we know just what it takes for them to get one? Or two, or three, or four, or five, you can tell where this is going. lol

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[twyacht]

Disappointed the SCOTUS, left "holes" in Heller that anti gun towns like D.C. love to fill up with B.S.