Reply #116: What is the difference from buying any handgun from a

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store or fed dealer or and individual? A background check. Many people are now refused purchase because they have a history that prohibits purchase. Call it a loop hole. Can't pass a background check, no problem, buy from an individual. There will always be always be stolen and straw buys. This would at least stem the flow. If you sell a handgun to your brother the serial killer, at least you'll know it can be traced back to you and you'll face criminal charges. Steal a handgun and you won't be able to sell it in the parking lot to someone that thinks he or she is making a legal purchase. If you are buying a gun from an individual you'll know it is not stolen as it will be checked.
What registration is supposed to achieve that existing laws cannot. Make it harder to sell your stolen gun. Make it possible for your stolen gun to be returned to you. Make it harder for someone that can't pass a background check to buy a handgun. Add the charge of "possession of a stolen gun" to a gun crime.

Now, once again, everyone can shot some holes in this idea, however no one can come up with any other or better ideas to stem the movement of handguns into the hands of those that can't pass a background check. Cars are registered. That is a big hassle, but, you can't tell me that registering cars doesn't cut down on stealing and selling them.

Best part is, registration of handguns is legal under the Second Amendment. I can call for the registration of all handguns and be a supporter of that constitutional right.