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[sundin13]

SpokenTruth said:

1. National registry and licensing for all guns and gun owners.
2. Register all gun and ammo sales.
3. Private sales must be notarized and registered.
4. Must pass psych evaluation and safety training every 3 years.
5. Owners must carry Gun Owners Insurance.
6. Cannot own more than 4 guns without a "collectors" license.
7. If you have kids under 18 living in the house, guns must be locked and/or unloaded.
8. National background check prior to any gun or ammo purchase.
9. Criminal history negates license.
10. Illegal gun/ammo sale/ownership results in felony charges with harsh consequences.
11. Circumvention of these results in felony charges with harsh consequences.
12. No Questions Asked gun relinquishment policy.

Theres a few of those I have issues with.

4) I'm not sure how effective psych evaluations would actually be. I'd have to see data on that. Generally, mental health concerns are more of a scapegoat and many methods of addressing it actually make the problem worse. Further, I think every three years is too burdensome. I would say with the original licensing and leave it at that.

6) I'm not sure if this would actually have any real benefit. You don't really need more than four guns to inflict maximum damage.

7) Through what means would this be enforced?

12) Under a reasonable belief of danger, sure.

Generally, I'll say that the efficacy of many of these suggestions is up in the air but I think most are fairly reasonable.

I'd also add a few things:

a) Increasing those restricted from ownership to include those who have been convicted of violent misdemeanors or substance abuse (with a set time period for restoration of rights)

b) Federalize the concealed carry system and include proficiency training and emergency training

c) Automatically remove guns when temporary restraining order is issued

There are a bunch of other smaller things, but this would be a solid start.