American Law Enforcement and Guns

[Tellos Athenaios]

Could just institute 'Ban guns in public places' like they did for smoking. So you cannot enter a theatre, cinema, hospital, school, shop and such, whilst being tooled up. Any incidents would be a fine on the establishment if they knowingly permitted guns and a fine for the patron involved.

As such, you could have the gun in your home to blast-away anyone who accidentally stumbles into your garden or have them in vehicle for when the great revolution occurs.

On another note, this point always seems to be missing, the 'Weapons Effect' where simply the presence of the weapon, such as a gun dramatically increases the likelihood of violence. Even more amusing, it could even be a picture of a gun, the mental associations are that powerful.

Well, quite. Do you know what's even more amusing? The Americans could do this right now without the need for any legislation whatsoever. The joys of (private) property: you get to decide that your customers/visitors are not to bring their pets, guns and imaginary friends with them.