"There is no reason for anyone in this country, anyone except a police officer or a military person, to buy, to own, to have, to use a handgun... and the only way to do that is to change the Constitution"
- Michael Gartner
About this Quote
In this quote, Michael Gartner is expressing his belief that there is no valid reason for anyone in the United States, besides police or military personnel, to have a handgun. He argues that the only method to accomplish this is by changing the Constitution, which currently guarantees the right to bear arms. Gartner's declaration suggests that he believes the ownership and use of pistols by civilians is unneeded and possibly unsafe. He might also be suggesting that more stringent gun control laws, perhaps consisting of a restriction on pistols, are required in order to create a safer society. Overall, Gartner's words reflect a strong stance on the issue of gun control and the function of firearms in American society.
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