jds holler
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You hear this argument often from the folks who think that gun registration is a justifiable measure to apply to our basically unregulated firearms. -- consider this:
To legally operate a motor vehicle in any state, you must be at least 16 years old. You must pass a written and on-road driving test. Your vehicle must be legally registered and licensed to a legal owner, as proven by a certificate of title. You must purchase a minimum of liability insurance, and be in possession of that proof as well as the certificate of registration. What could possibly be wrong with applying at least some of these same measures to the ownership and operation of firearms.??
Well, just watch a few episodes of "Cops", or "Live PD", and you will see how great this registration is working in the real world. It seems that about half or more of the traffic stops that take place, the driver is unlicensed, unregistered, uninsured, and usually involved in some level of criminal activity. They are frequently wanted for various and multiple warrants, often for car theft. They are often illegal aliens, and often on probation or parole for previous crimes.
Now, these folks, -- should we call them criminals, are illegally in possession of a 4000 pound (or more) motor vehicle. The cops don't seem to have the stomach or the time to take them in for the possession of an illegal vehicle, or often even for the crimes they are committing.
These vehicles which are supposed to be registered, are commonly used in crimes, mayhem, high speed chases and wrecks, accidental deaths, and even mass murders.
The criminals driving these vehicles have pretty much failed a "background check" by virtue of being denied a license for previous infractions. Maybe a "Red Flag Law" would keep them off the road.
If this registration process doesn't work for a 4000 pound motor vehicle, what makes anyone suppose that it might work for a three pound pistol, or a six pound rifle that will fit under any hoody.
Sorry for the long post. jd
To legally operate a motor vehicle in any state, you must be at least 16 years old. You must pass a written and on-road driving test. Your vehicle must be legally registered and licensed to a legal owner, as proven by a certificate of title. You must purchase a minimum of liability insurance, and be in possession of that proof as well as the certificate of registration. What could possibly be wrong with applying at least some of these same measures to the ownership and operation of firearms.??
Well, just watch a few episodes of "Cops", or "Live PD", and you will see how great this registration is working in the real world. It seems that about half or more of the traffic stops that take place, the driver is unlicensed, unregistered, uninsured, and usually involved in some level of criminal activity. They are frequently wanted for various and multiple warrants, often for car theft. They are often illegal aliens, and often on probation or parole for previous crimes.
Now, these folks, -- should we call them criminals, are illegally in possession of a 4000 pound (or more) motor vehicle. The cops don't seem to have the stomach or the time to take them in for the possession of an illegal vehicle, or often even for the crimes they are committing.
These vehicles which are supposed to be registered, are commonly used in crimes, mayhem, high speed chases and wrecks, accidental deaths, and even mass murders.
The criminals driving these vehicles have pretty much failed a "background check" by virtue of being denied a license for previous infractions. Maybe a "Red Flag Law" would keep them off the road.
If this registration process doesn't work for a 4000 pound motor vehicle, what makes anyone suppose that it might work for a three pound pistol, or a six pound rifle that will fit under any hoody.
Sorry for the long post. jd
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