Working Up

by Dwayne Phillips

People on differing sides of the gun control issue are separated by knowledge. Without education, the sides will probably never come together.

Gun control legislation is a hot topic in America today. It is almost impossible to have a rational discussion of the issue. The core problem is:

knowledge

This comes about from a lack of knowledge on

vocabulary

Some people talk about things like

• assault weapons
• assault rifles
• high-capacity clips

while other people snicker at the ignorance. And then there is that pesky little document known as the U.S. Constitution.

Something will happen this year. (The absence of legislation is something, and that is what may happen.) Few will be happy with what happens.

Education would be a big help before discussions begin. That takes time, so it is unlikely.

NOTE: I do not consider myself an expert on firearms. I am, however, a certified firearms safety instructor.