[atomic_dog]

"The law makes it illegal for anyone to possess a gun if they are not registered with the state Department of Justice as the owner of that firearm."

While there are many issues raised here I posted this because before today I did not know that I am a felon.

[Dan from Michigan]

I think there are a lot of people that don't know they are felons once all the gun laws are found out.

[Congressman Billybob]

It is not until the 8th paragraph that the truth comes out. Those who are charged with felonies are ones also charged with other crimes than weapons possession at the same time. Duh. Greater criminal activity leads to greater charges placed.

Congressman Billybob

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[river rat]

Missing in this half assed report...is the PRIOR record of those found in possession of unregistered firarms..

I would think that any reporter wishing to make an HONEST report would have included that little tidbit -- instead of attempting to make this a racial or ethnic issue..

Semper Fi

[KayEyeDoubleDee]

Less than 40 percent of whites were charged with felonies in 2003 while more than 70 percent of blacks were charged with felonies for the same offense. Nearly 70 percent of Latinos were charged with felonies
...
It also found ... those under 29 were most likely to be charged as felons and those over 30 the least likely.

I would be curious about the numbers when divided into more groups, based on both age and skin pigmentation?

[Disambiguator]

"The law makes it illegal for anyone to possess a gun if they are not registered with the state Department of Justice as the owner of that firearm."

Okay, I live in another state, and let's just say I go visit California and bring a gun with me that was purchased elsewhere, and is therefore NOT registered with the state DOJ. Am I a felon? What if I just want to enjoy some hunting and then go home? How does this square with the FOPA of 1986? I'm sure I could get some straight answers to these and other questions if I asked the state DOJ offices. /sarcasm

And to think people ask me why I moved out of California.