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Originally Posted by vegasX5
...why do you or anyone else for that matter assume that if this legislation passes crime rates will change when acquiring weapons becomes more difficult?
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I don't see it as a bad thing for all handguns to be registered properly to real people with a known address. If we can all register our cars, then certainly guns can be the same way. Certainly anyone in law enforcement can realize the benefit of this.
Just as someone with a suspended license would not be allowed to register a car, someone who has a criminal record should not be allowed to register a gun. And just as that doesn't stop some people from driving an unregistered car without a license, some criminals will still find a way to purchase a gun illegally. But it will certainly make it more difficult, and expensive, for them to do so.
Do I think it will cause a dramatic decrease in crime? No. That is not my reason for being in favor or such laws. And just to be clear, I did not read the entire bill, so I'm not even sure I am in favor it this particular legislation. But in general, I think it is far too easy to purchase a gun in some states under current laws.