I bought an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle in Philly in 7 minutes

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31. I live in PA, and I own firearms. It is too easy to purchase them.

I run into more delays, and paperwork when I purchase pseudoephedrine to treat a medical condition, than I do to purchase a rifle in PA. The OP is 100% correct that it takes less than 10 minutes, in fact in my experience it took about 5.

I personally feel that owning a firearm is an individual right, however it is too easy to obtain in quite a few states.

I find it hilarious all of the hoops (background checks, fingerprints, references, employment history) a coworker had to jump through before he could coach his son's little league t-ball team to make sure he was not a threat or danger to the children, yet there is seemingly nothing more than a "have you never be caught doing something bad" form that one needs to fill out before they can purchase a very deadly weapon. Did I mention my coworker has to continually renew their certifications for as long as he wishes to coach his son's teams?

To me it's not so much the number of days, this has not been proven to be a deterrent. I understand that some view the 2nd as this all powerful right, not to be regulated (modern meaning) in any way possible, and others view it as some sort of guarantee that the National Guard be armed, and regulated (again modern meaning) by the state and citizens have no right to a firearm. I feel that there can be a middle ground... But to get there both parties with extreme views one way or the other need to be left out of the conversation.