03-22-2018, 01:51 PM
(03-22-2018, 12:51 PM)Midwest Spy Wrote: I’m not talking about anything currently on the books.
A brand new piece of legislation that says, “Gun Owner is responsible for this gun’s actions. Period.”
Obviously if the gun is stolen from gun owner and is used by someone he/she clearly did not know, then they won’t be prosecuted.
No, this would be meant for family members/friends that use gun owner’s gun to shoot somebody.
In this most recent case, teenager knows where dad keeps gun, either takes it because it isn’t secure or knows where the key is... doesn’t matter.
This would make people think twice about having firearms around if there are unstable people in the household.
I understand MS.
Even if Congress or the President was more inclined to pass new gun laws, I wouldn't support the one you propose and don't think it would pass Constitutional muster.
Being a qualified gun-owner with a legally-purchased gun in the home is not a crime; it's a constitutional right.
I don't think prosecution without probable cause (= evidence of negligence or intent to permit illegal possession of the gun to another) is a good idea at all.
But, even if it was constitutional and had the potential to get passed......... I disagree that such a law would deter people with other family members in the house from keeping guns and significantly decrease gun violence.
I'm not saying you're wrong; it might work. I just don't think so.