I have long maintained that the most efficient way to control ownership of guns is to simply put on each person’s driver’s license whether or not they are entitled to own one. Would it completely solve the problem? No, but anyone caught with a gun without the appropriate license stamp goes to jail for a long time; anyone selling a gun to someone without the appropriate license stamp goes to jail for a long time. This also dispenses with the gun registration idea.
And I see it as hazardous to have every person somehow evaluated by a bureaucrat before they can exercise a God-given right. A dangerous power in the hands of the wrong people. Like those in charge now.
(My little nephew is learning new words every day; he announced recently that “I am a people, Daddy is a people, you’re a people, Buddy is a dog!”)
The problem with your suggestion (at least in USA) is that according to COTUS 2A, if you’re a “people” you get to keep and bear arms.
I’d actually be for comfy with a form of ID that announces my citizenship (proven by documentation, please), which extends all COTUS rights— and then includes (or not) the licensure of vehicle operation.
“but anyone caught with a gun without the appropriate license stamp goes to jail for a long time;”
Ok so are you going to require a drivers license and special stamp for all the other Constitutionally protected rights?
>I have long maintained that the most efficient way to control ownership of guns is to simply put on each person’s driver’s license whether or not they are entitled to own one.
PROBLEM: Even those that cannot legally drive may be ‘entitled’ to own/use firearms. In fact, my state’s Constitution affirms the right of the Citizen to keep and bear arms for security and defense... with no age-limit whatsoever.
If you are licensed to carry a firearm your license plate registration is flagged with that info...........