No. of Recommendations: 16
<<In 2021, there were over 42,000 killed in automobile crashes. We know the answer. It's the cars.
Should be easier to eliminate since there is no constitutional right to own a vehicle.>> ~Hairy
Sounds good, let's legislate guns just like we legislate motor vehicles...
Learners permit and a formal test required for a license. Just as a nine-year old isn't allowed to drive a car, so they shouldn't be allowed to fire a gun. Hunting is no exception. Kids can't drive a car or truck for any purpose and nor should they be shooting a firearm.
Require renewal of the license every 2-3 years. I have to renew my driver's license, why not renew a license to fire a gun?
Require a different license for different classes of weapons. A driver of an 18 wheeler requires a different license. Handling a vehicle of that size with air brakes is very different from driving an automatic, 6 cylinder car. If you want to purchase a semi-automatic weapon, it should require a different license.
Registrations. Cars have to be registered, so all guns should be too.
Require gun insurance. Cars need insurance, so that same standard should apply to firearms. The insurance money can be used to pay hospital bills (just like car insurance) when you inadvertently injure someone with your weapon.
Safety testing. I have to get my car inspected every year, so why not bring the gun in for inspection? Failure to present the gun without proof of legal sale would imply illegal sale or theft and impart significant penalties.
Tax ammunition. Heavily. Gasoline is taxed. Heavily. However, ammunition is relatively cheap. How about a steep tax on ammunition that exponentially increases with the size of the magazine. The tax money can go for education about gun safety or to pay medical expenses for victims injured by idiotic gun owners.
Prevent online sales of ammunition. Since you can't buy gasoline online for home delivery, you shouldn't be able to buy ammunition online.
Require trigger locks. Cars have locks to prevent theft and protect children from climbing in and starting the car. No one argues, 'Cars shouldn't have a key for the ignition in case you are being chased so you can make a quick getaway.' If you can take time to start your car, you can take time to start your gun. The news is rife with stories of teenagers or young children either accidentally or intentionally killing with a gun from the home.
We can learn a lot by comparing guns to cars.
So please, yes, let's start comparing guns to cars!
