[ExSoldier]

Here is the problem with what you propose: Many of the guns stolen each year are not reported to police for a variety of reasons. The database on serial #'s is way incomplete. This then becomes a way for the antis to mandate universal gun registration...which is always a precursor to confiscation. They've got to know where the guns are located so they can go grab them.

Here's a choice of solutions: Either buy the gun from somebody you know personally, or pay to have a used gun #'s "run" or just buy NEW!

Any new law is an invitation for the other side to exploit the situation to our detriment. Just my .02.

[William Tell]

ExSoldier said: "Many of the guns stolen each year are not reported to police for a variety of reasons. "

I had five rifles stolen from me once. The detective on the case recommended that I report the numbers to the BATFE. I told him there was no way I was going to deal with those ... Well, nevermind.

Fortunately, the detective recovered all five for me.