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In reply to the discussion: What's Wrong With Gun Registration? [View all]Kang Colby
(1,941 posts)17. From the OP
I live in Maryland, whose nickname is the "Free State," and I am no less free because of the laws in my state require registration of handguns and prohibit the more dangerous varieties of firearms, magazines and ammunition. In fact, I feel more free because I have less fear of being blown away, freedom and all, than I would have if guns were less regulated.
This is not only false but illogical. Martin O'Malley has generally been dishonest with the public about his "assault weapons" and magazine ban. http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2014-10-06/news/bs-ed-gun-control-letter-20141006_1_assault-weapons-ban-firearms-safety-act-maryland
Maryland's laws are so nonsensical that they don't ban much of anything fortunately. But they do cause massive compliance headaches, because no one including the state regulatory agency for firearms, Maryland State Police, can even figure out what the laws mean.
Let's compare Maryland's homicide rate with the surrounding gun friendly states. People blame the surrounding states for Maryland's failed gun laws, yet they never explain why those states don't have the same out of control violent crime.
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Illinois has had that for decades. Seems to have no effect on reducing crime or violence
Lee-Lee
Oct 2015
#42
I sometimes wonder if you get bored and search for articles written in april.
Travis_0004
Oct 2015
#13
The well-regulated militia, i.e., any nutjob off the street, would never hear of it!
tabasco
Oct 2015
#16
Because the newly formed nation could not afford a standing army and had to rely on State Militias.
-none
Oct 2015
#32
Hmmmm, is it the governments right to know how many cars, boats, CNC machines, presses, farm equip
etherealtruth
Oct 2015
#35
That is correct ... however, it is still a limitation placed on your property
etherealtruth
Oct 2015
#41
Vehicles are taxed as personal property only if they're registered and used on public roads,
GGJohn
Oct 2015
#45
Registration would be a huge expense and the money would have better impact used elsewhere
Lee-Lee
Oct 2015
#47