This is why it is so important to prevent a gun registration scheme such as exists in England, Australia, most of Europe, and which the liberals have been trying to implement in Canada.
Under those schemes, all of the above would be illegal acts, punishable under law. You can't loan the guns, and if you "lose" one you must immediately report it to the police.
In addition, the guns *must* be locked up in a secure safe when not in actual use.
This is why gun registration is effectively gun confiscation.
You are right about registration.
It puts a target on the back of every gun owner. It puts them in a defensive position.
Anyone know what the law is regarding the guns of those who've registered but have died? Does the law specifically assign responsibility to heirs of the estate?