[marktwain]

Making sure convicted, violent felons do not have guns is far more efficient than trying to deny guns to convicted, violent felons by restricting gun sales to the general population.

This is a bit like “Project Exile”, which actually cut murder rates significantly.

If done correctly, it could be positive.

Unfortunately, given this is Santa Clara in California, it will probably be done very badly.

[justme4now]

Making sure convicted, violent felons do not have guns ...

If done correctly, it could be positive.

I don't think that many of those : "convicted,violent, felons" have guns in jail?

Constitutionally, I believe that that is the only place that gun ownership can be regulated ... legally.

Ex felons are exactly that .. X felons.

All rights should once again be restored to them and that includes the right of self protection.
(Yes, that means gun ownership)

[RubinBoomer]

Making sure convicted, violent felons do not have guns is far more efficient than trying to deny guns to convicted, violent felons by restricting gun sales to the general population.

For sure, criminals will obtain weapons any possible, particularly by stealing them. I've long held this view. It leads to the logic that gun sales to the general population need not be restricted. If there are zero restrictions, which I advocate, then it is possible for ex-cons to buy a weapon without a background check, namely because there would be no background check.

This conundrum has had me stumped until I get around to thinking that convicted criminals should do their time, pay their debt to society, and thusly have their full constitutional rights restored. If they are not worthy of full rights, it obvious they are not reformed and should further be incarcerated.

Any thoughts on this? I am still trying to create a position for myself.

[Roccus]

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