TEXAS – The question is simple... Would you support stricter gun laws that require more training?
Texans have many differing opinions, and the sheriff of one of the state’s largest counties is also weighing in on the topic.
Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan spoke to KPRC 2′s Zach Lashway about his perspective on additional training for those who use firearms.
“Let’s work together is something that should be not partisan,” Fagan said. “We need to be proactive. So, yes, I think that we should have more training. I’m all for that. More training. Also, check for mental illness before a person purchase a gun, getting a driver’s license. Doctors check to see if you have epilepsy and things like that. And if you do, they deny you from getting a driver’s license because you can harm someone else. Why can’t we do the same with a gun? Nothing against their illness. If they get that illness, correct, it fine. That allowed them to have it. But until then, we take it away.”
He added that Texans having a gun should be a privilege, not a right.
“It should be a privilege. You should earn that privilege. The age limit, I think 21 to 22 because of brain development. Listen, some persons brains are not developed at 18. But will I stand up, and say no? Because a parent can train that child at a young age, I have no problem with that. But if they go and show that that child is proficient, I’m fine with it. But let’s just [have] common sense. That’s all I’m asking for. Common sense.”