Arguing a Position Essay Stance – Firearms should be legally attainable in the same way that a motor vehicle is legally obtainable. Purchasers should be required to attain and renew a firearm license based on the class of firearm they intend to purchase. Licensing exams should take into account a person’s ability to safely own and operate a firearm (vision, physical capability, history of violence, etc) both in the initial test and in the renewal. A practical exam requiring the potential licensee to take safety and marksmanship classes should also be a part of it.