Israeli gun control regulations 'opposite of US'

[Lakhota]

By Ben Hartman

A gun lover’s dream or a stringently controlled police state that would make a National Rifle Association supporter’s blood boil? In recent days, following the massacre in Newtown, Connecticut, that left 26 dead, including 20 children, Israel has been mentioned as a country awash in guns yet still free of such random massacres. Many have pointed out that the difference between the countries is not in the prevalence of guns, but the regulations that accompany them.

According to Yaakov Amit, the head of the Public Security Ministry’s Firearms Licensing Department, the difference between the gun laws in the US and Israel are as clear as night and day.

“There is an essential difference between the two. In America the right to bear arms is written in the law, here it’s the opposite... only those who have a license can bear arms and not everyone can get a license.”

Amit said gun licenses are only given out to those who have a reason because they work in security or law enforcement, or those who live in settlements “where the state has an interest in them being armed.”

He added that former IDF officers above a certain rank can get a license.

Anyone who fits the requirements, is over age 21 and an Israeli resident for more than three years, must go through a mental and physical health exam, Amit said, then pass shooting exams and courses at a licensed gun range, as well as background checks by the Public Security Ministry.

Once they order their firearm from a gun store, they are allowed to take it home with a one-time supply of 50 bullets, which Amit said they cannot renew.

The gun owner must retake his license exam and testing at the gun range every three years. As of January, Amit said, a new law will go into effect requiring gun owners to prove that they have a safe at home to keep their weapon in.

More: Israeli gun control regulations 'opposite of US' - The Jerusalem Post

 

[tyroneweaver]

why don't you look up a certain demography in the USA and see how many acts of violence are done by them with a gun, and then go look and see if that demography is present in Israel. LOL

 

[OKTexas]

Thank God for our Constitution, the only state in the union that had banned concealed carry has had its law reversed by a Federal Court. Federal court strikes down ban on concealed carry in Illinois, haven't heard about that in the MSM have you.

Federal court strikes down ban on concealed carry in Illinois - Springfield, IL - The State Journal-Register

 

[Lakhota]

 

[Lakhota]

 

[The Rabbi]

By Ben Hartman

A gun lover’s dream or a stringently controlled police state that would make a National Rifle Association supporter’s blood boil? In recent days, following the massacre in Newtown, Connecticut, that left 26 dead, including 20 children, Israel has been mentioned as a country awash in guns yet still free of such random massacres. Many have pointed out that the difference between the countries is not in the prevalence of guns, but the regulations that accompany them.

According to Yaakov Amit, the head of the Public Security Ministry’s Firearms Licensing Department, the difference between the gun laws in the US and Israel are as clear as night and day.

“There is an essential difference between the two. In America the right to bear arms is written in the law, here it’s the opposite... only those who have a license can bear arms and not everyone can get a license.”

Amit said gun licenses are only given out to those who have a reason because they work in security or law enforcement, or those who live in settlements “where the state has an interest in them being armed.”

He added that former IDF officers above a certain rank can get a license.

Anyone who fits the requirements, is over age 21 and an Israeli resident for more than three years, must go through a mental and physical health exam, Amit said, then pass shooting exams and courses at a licensed gun range, as well as background checks by the Public Security Ministry.

Once they order their firearm from a gun store, they are allowed to take it home with a one-time supply of 50 bullets, which Amit said they cannot renew.

The gun owner must retake his license exam and testing at the gun range every three years. As of January, Amit said, a new law will go into effect requiring gun owners to prove that they have a safe at home to keep their weapon in.

More: Israeli gun control regulations 'opposite of US' - The Jerusalem Post

What he doesnt say is that guns are all over the place as almost everyone serves in the military and has an issue weapon. These aren't personally owned weapons so dont count that way.
Another factoid blown to hell.

 

[Old Rocks]

Three multiple shootings in a week with assault weapons. One of those shootings resulting in the deaths of 20 children, and six of their teachers. The present trends are such that in two years gun deaths in the US will be greater than deaths from traffic accidents.

Yet the gun nuts are still stating what we need are more guns.

 

[HomeInspect]

Isreal is also a place where they also do what works, like profiling. If anyone has traveled there recently you'll know what I'm talking about. They are not stopping little old ladies in wheel chairs in airports, they profile everybody. It is a mush different place to live, and I bet a much higher percentage of people have/own guns, and a much higher percentage are/were in the military and know how to use them. They don't have the PC police in Isreal.

 

[chikenwing]

By Ben Hartman

A gun lover’s dream or a stringently controlled police state that would make a National Rifle Association supporter’s blood boil? In recent days, following the massacre in Newtown, Connecticut, that left 26 dead, including 20 children, Israel has been mentioned as a country awash in guns yet still free of such random massacres. Many have pointed out that the difference between the countries is not in the prevalence of guns, but the regulations that accompany them.

According to Yaakov Amit, the head of the Public Security Ministry’s Firearms Licensing Department, the difference between the gun laws in the US and Israel are as clear as night and day.

“There is an essential difference between the two. In America the right to bear arms is written in the law, here it’s the opposite... only those who have a license can bear arms and not everyone can get a license.”

Amit said gun licenses are only given out to those who have a reason because they work in security or law enforcement, or those who live in settlements “where the state has an interest in them being armed.”

He added that former IDF officers above a certain rank can get a license.

Anyone who fits the requirements, is over age 21 and an Israeli resident for more than three years, must go through a mental and physical health exam, Amit said, then pass shooting exams and courses at a licensed gun range, as well as background checks by the Public Security Ministry.

Once they order their firearm from a gun store, they are allowed to take it home with a one-time supply of 50 bullets, which Amit said they cannot renew.

The gun owner must retake his license exam and testing at the gun range every three years. As of January, Amit said, a new law will go into effect requiring gun owners to prove that they have a safe at home to keep their weapon in.

More: Israeli gun control regulations 'opposite of US' - The Jerusalem Post

Well isn't that just special what is the point your are trying to make? we should e just like them?

 

[The Rabbi]

Three multiple shootings in a week with assault weapons. One of those shootings resulting in the deaths of 20 children, and six of their teachers. The present trends are such that in two years gun deaths in the US will be greater than deaths from traffic accidents.

Yet the gun nuts are still stating what we need are more guns.

Total non-sequitur as well as inappropriate extrapolation from present trends.
In fact gun violence has been declining overall for 20 years.

 

[Lakhota]

 

[Mad Scientist]

Three multiple shootings in a week with assault weapons. One of those shootings resulting in the deaths of 20 children, and six of their teachers. The present trends are such that in two years gun deaths in the US will be greater than deaths from traffic accidents.

Yet the gun nuts are still stating what we need are more guns.

Total non-sequitur as well as inappropriate extrapolation from present trends.
In fact gun violence has been declining overall for 20 years.

FBI Statistics: Violent Crime Down.