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In reply to the discussion: My ideas for sensible gun control [View all]Lizzie Poppet
(10,164 posts)In particular, I'm a huge advocate on the second suggestion. Proper firearms security is a inseparable component of owning one, IMO. People who fail to take proper measures to secure their guns should be held criminally liable if that weapon falls into the hands of a criminal, particularly if harm is done with that weapon.
I also would like to see the NICS system work more efficiently, with better reporting from the states...and the inclusion of other mental health data besides adjudications and involuntary commitments (obviously just for a "yes/no" decision...no actual details). That would require altering laws regarding the confidentiality of medical records, but so be it.
I'm not keen on a magazine capacity limit. I just don't think it would do much good...as you point out, there are millions and millions of large mags already out there, and with a bit of practice, you can change them out in about one second flat.
All in all, a good and useful post. My compliments.