"Handguns are not necessary ."
"I think this is the crux of our disagreement . In my line of reasoning , I believe since criminals are obviously using firearms , the refusal to allow lawful citizens the same means of defense is unreasonable and unfair . Good people are required to `` bring a knife to a gunfight `` . ( i.e . disproportionate response ) While I believe that any law abiding citizen should be able to have access to the means to defend themselves , I think a reasonable compromise is possible between our two sides . How 's this : Instead of a complete ban , you concede that civilian gun ownership is a good thing and allow the reasonable ownership of handguns for personal protection . Instead of lassiz ' faire `` guns for all who want them `` , I 'll concede that a strict regimen of licencing and training/qualification for those who wish to purchase . ( In the U.K . Although this is reasonable , I 'm not going for it in the U.S . This would be a HUGE concession to government control here . ) A strict licencing/registration scheme would be allowing for MORE freedom in the U.K . It would be tightening a `` Nazi-like `` noose around our necks here in the U.S . If you are being burned at the stake , lethal injection sounds like a wonderful alternative . If you are walking down the sidewalk , it 's not quite as peachy ."
"Handguns are not necessary ."
"I believe since criminals are obviously using firearms , the refusal to allow lawful citizens the same means of defense is unreasonable and unfair ."