Put common sense back in fireams laws

The right to carry arms is for self-protection. The Constitution was written by generally common-sense farmers and businessmen. The time was after the Revolutionary War when America was invaded by British, French and German mercenaries. All citizens were granted the right to have firearms to defend themselves in their homes.

We are no longer in danger of invasion. Honor the Constitution (house firearms protection) and outlaw small arms and assault weapons outside the homes. This can only be considered an attempt to commit murder or a threat to commit murder. It should be punishable by law five to 25 years. Hunting rifles and shotguns can be excluded to be used in hunting areas only and transported unloaded.

Switzerland’s law requires each household to have a defensive firearm in the house. Let’s have Congress and the Supreme Court use common sense and pass and act upon the same type law. This should control and eliminate drive-by shootings and other similar acts.

Ben Nejdl

Rolling Meadows