Depends on where you live and what the gun is, ie: since 1934 fully automatic weapons have to be registered with the ATF (don't ask me what I think it stands for). In some jurisdictions all hand guns must be registered, like the Peoples Republic of New York. In others :), like Texas it would be unhealthy for politicians to suggest all guns be registered, lynchings have occurred for less. The Constution, 2nd amendment, guarantees citizens the right to keep and bear arms, but the government is trampling on it as it is many other god given rights. I believe the government would wet itself in joy to have all weapons registered, I also believe they are shaking in their boots at the thought of proposing it. With 80 million gun owners in America, the government must proceed slowly or risk an uprising that could prove fatal for politicians.
Boonie Rat
MACV SOCOM, PhuBai/Hue '65-'66
I'll bite, what do you think ATF stands for?