Would you support requiring gun safety training before being able to buy a firearm?

Asked by KTVZ

1,035 Votes

Would you support requiring gun safety training before being able to buy a firearm?

51%

Yes, I would support! Yes, I would support!

49%

No, I wouldn't support! No, I wouldn't support!

51%

Yes, I would support!

10 Comments

Robert Northrup

I had to take a class to carry concealed. In the end only law abiding citizens will comply. The criminals will still have guns and our justice system will continue turning criminals loose so they can prey on the innocent..

Gabe West

Yes but that doesn't matter to the criminals

k san

Essential!!

Ron Johansen

You have to learn to drive before you can drive. You have to take a forklift before you can drive a forklift. Why not know what you're doing before obtaining a deadly weapon of war?

Nicole Jackson

Other counties with stringent mental health, & gun safety programs have the lowest crime rates & out of them Australia has had 3 shootings since 1996...Japan has had 6 people die by gunfire in the last year...The U.S. has miserably failed in the safety arena

Les Adams

How can anyone oppose gun safety classes for people who want to own guns? That's like being opposed to driver training before someone is permitted to drive on public roads.

Jeff Sanders

There are many, many countries we could follow the example of. The 2nd amendment talks about a well armed militia, not a overly armed militia of one.

sharder8

13 years in the Army and CHL holder for over 30 years. There's no such thing as too many firearm safety classes. Laws change and one way to get those changes out is through firearms safety class. A yearly refresher course should also be available.

Pam Robbins

It makes sense, and might cut down on "accidental" shootings.

Lisa York

Absolutely...

49%

No, I wouldn't support!

9 Comments

Penny Hansen

This will not stop anyone from obtaining a gun. If they are planning an attack of any type, they will just choose a different weapon.

John Philo

Your common sense answer has no meaning to the anti - 2nd Amendment people. They only want to eventually remove your rights completely.

Mark

I dont mind more safety courses, Those should be accepted, but not mandatory. The rest of the proposed bill is absolute nonsense.

Rob Mozz

It's your right to own a firearm so unless you forfeited that right by committing a felony there shouldn't be any restrictions. Oregon should be a constitutional carry state.

JohnWayne Kenneth Pool

Shall not be infringed...

Robert Mozzetti

Just another way for the government to tax you for practicing your constitutional right to bear arms. It's not a privilege like driving.

Adam Johnson

I dont support it being mandatory but I would support an additional 5% tax on firearms and accessories to pay for training for people that want/need it.

Greg Moore

The 2nd Am't, according to the Founding Fathers, was to preserve liberty, not hunting, not self-defense. Therefore, no registry may ever be allowed. Thomas Jefferson best discusses this: “I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery.” – Thomas Jefferson, letter to James Madison, 1/30/1787

Greg Moore

“What country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance. Let them take arms.” – Thomas Jefferson, letter to James Madison, December 20, 1787

Kevin Crabtree

but they should put in schools maybe part of PE or another class for 2 weeks.

Nik Myles

This would be one step away from preventing us our rights to bare arms.

Do you spend more hours a week watching traditional entertainment or user generated content?

Asked by Geekvolution

301 Votes

Do you spend more hours a week watching traditional entertainment or user generated content?

48%

Youtube/Twitch etc Youtube/Twitch etc

52%

Movies, television etc Movies, television etc

48%

Youtube/Twitch etc

5 Comments

Larry Ewart

Switched to YouTube from Cable like it so much better because of what we normally watch is programmed for us.

Adam Nixon

I'd say it's like 60/40 in favor of things like user generated content, but it has more to do with time than anything else. Due to things like work and chores, I just don't have time during the day for movies/TV. But for a few hours in the evening, I tend to watch more movies/TV, which I prefer.

Andrew Cozzini

This is one of those where I'm voting the honest truth, even though I'd prefer it be the other (while still making time for Geekvolution, of course). I think it's because of how casually I can spend hours on YouTube, as opposed to being intentional about catching up on content I intend to consume.

Col Rig

Feels indy!

Mutale Mwananshiku

They are movies and shows i want to watch but am more focused on youtube.

52%

Movies, television etc

1 Comment

ANY Triangle

movies and tels are nostalgic

Is someone who lets their pet off-leash in restricted areas considered a 'bad pet owner?'

Asked by KTVZ

808 Votes

Is someone who lets their pet off-leash in restricted areas considered a 'bad pet owner?'

70%

Yes Yes

30%

No No

70%

Yes

6 Comments

Kristi Murdock

Even a friendly dog with excellent recall can cause real problems for the owner walking their reactive dog on leash; a dog running free is highly exciting to other dogs; it's not fair for the owner of the reactive dog to have to deal with that overstimulation in a "leash only" area.

robert weber

I recently I commented that it is not fair. But your comment makes me feel incorrect. I have had a reactive dog before and I feel that your comment is valid.

Kati Magana

If it is a law and you break it regardless of what it refers to that is breaking the law- which by definition is criminal. If you put your pet in a situation that is unsafe that is your responsibility and ergo you are a bad pet owner. Pets are like our kids, it's our job to keep them safe.

Kim Ritchie

yes because they are putting their dog as well as people with leashed pets at risk. Not all dogs like other dogs and not all people are comfortable with strange dogs running up to them.

Ann Thomas

There are laws and rules for a reason. No one should think that laws and rules don't apply to them. If they want their dog off leash then go out in the woods where no one else is or to a fenced dog park.

Deborah Albright

BECAUSE most dog owners that do this have zero respect for others or property.. NEVER pick up poop and feel entitled

Nic Secor

There are leash laws for good reason. On a side note Bend Parks and Recreation need to put up signs at dog parks reminding owners that they are liable for damages their dogs cause to other dogs or humans under Oregon law. Bend PD treat dog parks like they are outside of their jurisdiction.

30%

No

4 Comments

Amanda Jones

A bad dog owner is someone who is not able to care of the animal or mistreats the animal. The person is just not considerate of others and will break the law for whatever reason they may have. *if you have an aggressive dog it is the OWNERS responsibility to keep the dog under control anywhere

Payton Dixson

There are many factors, if your dog has great recall and obeys to stay in a heal being off leash is fine as the dog is still in verbal control. Dogs that do not listen should not be off leash.

k san

No, that's too big a generalization. However, those owners should never let their pet off-leash in those areas.

robert weber

Maybe there pet is trusted and not reactive. Why does a none relative happy pet need to be restricted?

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Would you support requiring gun safety training before being able to buy a firearm?

51% Yes, I would support! Yes, I would support!

49% No, I wouldn't support! No, I wouldn't support!

51% Yes, I would support!

49% No, I wouldn't support!

Do you spend more hours a week watching traditional entertainment or user generated content?

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52% Movies, television etc Movies, television etc

48% Youtube/Twitch etc

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