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Originally Posted by FSETH
I agree with this. The consequences for using a gun in a crime or stealing a gun should be increased substantially. That would be a good start. Also, I do think it should be harder to get a gun. That way, the people who really want them will still be able to get them and the ones who may not care quite as much may be deterred. I would bet the longer you have to wait and the more hoops you have to jump through to get a gun, the more likley you are to be a responsible gun owner. I think that would help decrease the number of guns floating around on the streets over time. Not over night, but in the long run we would be better.
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See here is where you and I have a disconnect. Guns used in robberies and murders aren't "new" guns. They are ones bought hot off the market or stolen. Most thugs aren't sporting HK's in a robbery. And have you ever purchased an hand gun? In MD you are required to wait 2 weeks for State Police background checks as well as fill out 4 forms for the government both for more checks and registration of the firearm. It isn't like you walk in, show your DL and walk out with a handgun. There are already more than enough weapons on the street to keep crime busy for another century 
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