Gun Control & RKBA

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and the front page lists almost two weeks worth of OPs. Given that, I don't think there is much danger that crime and policy threads will be pushed out of sight. And a less-restrictive SoP would not exclude or bar any of the topics currently discussed.

On the other hand, there are clearly people here interested in firearms from a variety of perspectives beyond policy: recreational and competitive shooting, collecting, hunting, investing. Not all of those fit into Outdoor Life any more than they currently do here. So, a revised SoP here opens opportunities for more diverse conversation.

I'd also see a benefit to DU: this forum has a reputation as a somewhat disputatious den where the same points seem to arise again and again. A broader SoP might sweeten the mix, and provide a more nuanced and comprehensive perspective on the role of firearms in USAmerican life. Regular readers and casual drop-ins might have a more educational experience than the forum currently provides.

So my vote is for a broader SoP, and a name change: "Firearms", or just back to "Guns".

The SoP could read something like: "Discuss all aspects of firearms use and ownership, including but not limited to gun control laws and policies, the Second Amendment, self-defense, crime and violence, safety and education, shooting sports, and collecting."