Hmmm.. Gun control... complicated question.
I think all gun owners or potential gun owners should have to obtain a license to own a gun. This should include a background check as well as a test. You should need 2 guarantors (like getting a passport) and the guarantors should be contacted by the Firearms registration people to determine if this person is trustworthy and stable. This should have to be renewed every 3 years, where again the person has to undergo a background check.
The general public should not be able to own automatic weapons or assault style weapons. These were designed to kill people... not be used for hunting.
Handgun ownership should also be illegal... see above.
Gun (rifle and shotgun) registration is stupid and a waste of money.
In general, I think the existing laws work well. There will always be exceptions to the rule but overall I think, for law abiding citizens, the laws do the job they were intended to do. Criminal gun possession is another matter.
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