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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby
The wrong people will get their hands on them. But we can make it cost them more to do so, AND have more severe consequences when they get caught.
1. National - not statewide - database and mandatory background check through it.
2. Mandatory federal - licensing to legally own firearms, which would require classroom instruction, passing a written test, and proof of competency at a federally-approved shooting range.
3. Mandatory federal - registration of legally-owned firearms.
4. Mandatory minimum insurance requirements - so if you shoot someone and it's determined to be either your fault, or no-fault, YOUR insurance covers at least some of the damages. (so if you shot someone who tried to shoot you first - your insurance policy would not have to cover their injuries/death)
So sure - anyone can get around all those laws. But if they're caught breaking them, they can have severe penalties imposed on them.
It won't stop the bad guys from having guns. But it'll make it cost them more, and come with more risk.
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So, you want a "Poll Tax" for gun ownership?
You want to make it more expensive to own a gun? What about people with limited means? If they cannot afford all of the extra costs, they're screwed?
Registration leads to confiscation... EVERY SINGLE TIME...
But, I'll agree with stiffer penalties if you're caught carrying or possessing illegally.
Problem is, the progressive DAs continue to drop said gun charges in order to get an easy conviction (to keep their conviction rate up). That is one of the reason there are so many people in jail for "non-violent drug offenses"...
They were caught carrying an illegal gun, those charges were dropped if they plead guilty to the drug charges. The DA gets an easy conviction (no lengthy trial), and the perp is out of jail after a few months...