Mr. Reactionary
blackraisin
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« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2018, 12:38:25 PM » |
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I can go more in depth after work if need be, but I fear the privacy, cost, and ineffectiveness of this proposal. Self reporting is concerning, criminal history other than felonies and misdemeanor domestic assault is irrelevant as is mental health history other than a court order determiming incapacity. The mental health part could be interpreted as anti disability and may result in HIPPA violations if merely visiting a counselor or taking any sort of brain medicine is involved. Past gun history is irrelevant. A database of names and addresses could result in more burglaries to steal guns, since public records would tell burglars where to find them. The process is redundant due to the NICS background check which is already required under federal law. The Let's Try This Act already solved the bump stock issue. There would be a definite cost to create and manage the database, especially if the intent is for it to exist indefinitely. I do not foresee this actually stopping dangerous peoole from acquiring guns, merely imposing an additional waiting period on lawful gun purchases. And having a list of names is the first step to disarmament. And as there is currently 1 governor who openly wants me to go to jail for owning a rifle, I have no doubt that he would use such a list as part of a door to door confiscation scheme, and I have no desire to provide future such Governors with this tool.
Basically, I see lots of downsides, but no upside as it does not in any way prevent bad people from getting guns; it just inconveniences lawful citizens exercising a right and risks their privacy. I sure as hell dont want to be on a government list like this.
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