I hope that statement was just a theoretical one. Criminals and thugs don't purchase their firearms with a permit. Hence the government has no idea who has what. Confiscation of guns would remove them from law abiding citizens only. Also, there are many people I know of who have guns that have been passed down from generation to generation that are not in a goverment database.
I hope that statement was just a theoretical one. Criminals and thugs don't purchase their firearms with a permit. Hence the government has no idea who has what. Confiscation of guns would remove them from law abiding citizens only. Also, there are many people I know of who have guns that have been passed down from generation to generation that are not in a goverment database.
I was just saying that the government could probably seize all the guns in the US, although it would take time. HOWEVER, the government cannot prevent the smuggling of guns into the US. So, it would be like shovelling shit against the tide - no use. Criminals and crazies would still have guns, but law-abiding citizens would not [and would not be able to protect themselves].
Therefore, why even consider a total gun ban ...
Case in point:
The Sandy Hook Elementary School could be likened to a country where no one of legal age possessed guns - not teachers or staff.
Then, one day a crazy comes along who does have a gun. Result? A turkey shoot ...