• towerful@programming.dev
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    4 months ago

    Without revamping the US to the extent that others are suggesting (like education, free mental & physical healthcare, better benefits even UBI… which tackle the root causes and issues), and more of a “4 years, gotta get it done, gotta make it stick” style legislation…
    Require insurance and licencing for firearms, same as cars.
    Different levels and uses of firearms require different licnences and insurances.
    Licences gives the government some check.
    Insurance will essentially enforce it.
    No sale/transfer/ownership without valid insurance&licence.

    • Delphia@lemmy.world
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      4 months ago

      Yeah Lemmy does have a tendency for the answer to be “completely overhaul society”

      But I think you’re absolutely right, .22 bolt action rifles, break action shotguns and .38 revolvers should not be treated like High capacity .45 semi automatics and AR-15s.

      Id also say that every gun should have a $1000 bond attatched that is refunded fully when the gun is legally sold or proven as destroyed putting the onus back onto owners to not have their shit stolen.