If it's about guns, cool. If it's about people, count me out.

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54. In addition to registering, I think some sort of proficiency testing is a good idea

My idea would involve a written and range test, demonstrating knowledge of local laws, safety procedures, etc and the range test would include dismantling/reassembling the weapon, demonstrating it has been made safe (using dummy, unfireable rounds), proper maintenance and then live fire, demonstrating reasonable (not perfect, not sharp-shooter) aim and handling and then making the gun safe again after firing (safe is empty magazine, no round in chamber, safety on - and only if this has been verified by the person handling the gun and even if you just saw those steps performed). Ideally, weapons would be held until both parts of the test are passed, and would have to be retaken every 2-3 years.

It's not a panacea, but the more people have weapons who are familiar with how they work, how to maintain them, safety and even what it's like to fire their weapon, the less likely carelessness and simple ignorance will contribute to injuries and deaths. Again, it won't cure stupidity but anything that can be done to educate owners and keep them educated is worth doing, I think.