I have a laundry list of ideas... 1) enforce existing laws strictly, with harsh penalties for violators. Possession or operation of an unlicensed gun carries penalties similar to driving without a license. Possession of an altered weapon carries much stiffer penalties. Weapons without trigger locks would require special licensing and permits, being caught with one and no licensing would be automatic jail time, this goes for collectors as well, unless they are willing to render the weapons inoperable.
2) Biometric trigger locks. At the time of purchase, the gun is biometrically encoded to either the owners palm or thumb print. This data is also tied to a picture gun license, with all pertinent information. The gun license must be presented before a gun is purchased. 3) All guns new or used must be sold through an authorized dealer. If you want to sell your gun you sell it to a dealer. The dealer can reset the trigger lock for the next owner. The gun will not fire with an unset lock. Any weapon repairs must be done by a dealer. In the case of issued weapons, (IE: Military and Law enforcement, the dealer is replaced with a "Master of Arms"). 4) All guns carry a "flight recorder" each time that the gun is fired it is recorded in a black box, this data can be used by law enforcement in gun related crimes.. Any tampering with the recorder will render the weapon useless (tied into the trigger lock) 5) Gun dealers will be state licensed and subject to random inspections, and audits. No more buying guns at WalMart unless they're willing to become a state licensed dealer and subject themselves to the same inspections. Dealers will be subject to a three strike rule, three violations and you lose your license , no chance for renewal. Dealer will also be the only source for ammo and equipment 6) To become licensed, you must pass a background investigation; felony convictions will automatically disqualify you, as will misdemeanor assault, and drug/alcohol convictions. You must also be trained and certified before you are licensed, there would be separate licensing for hunting arms and hand guns. Recertification is every two years. With modern technology this should be a one stop operation, akin to getting a drivers license. 7) Use of a gun in a crime, means automatic maximum sentence, no leniency. And permanent revocation of privileges. Scott A. Stewart ColdFusion Developer GNSI 11820 Parklawn Dr Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 770-9610 -----Original Message----- From: Gruss Gott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 12:41 PM To: CF-Community Subject: Re: Iran > Matt wrote: > It somehow seems odd to me that you're in favor of gun control, knowing that > you're very pro-liberty. > Well, I dunno if I'd say I'm for "gun control" as much as gun regulation. For example, I think anyone should be able to have a gun which is anti-gun control. Gun control advocates would say that guns should be illegal. I'd put them more like cars: take the training, pass the tests, and you can have one. And carry it. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~| Discover CFTicket - The leading ColdFusion Help Desk and Trouble Ticket application http://www.houseoffusion.com/banners/view.cfm?bannerid=48 Message: http://www.houseoffusion.com/lists.cfm/link=i:5:188768 Archives: http://www.houseoffusion.com/cf_lists/threads.cfm/5 Subscription: http://www.houseoffusion.com/lists.cfm/link=s:5 Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/cf_lists/unsubscribe.cfm?user=89.70.5 Donations & Support: http://www.houseoffusion.com/tiny.cfm/54
