Quote Originally Posted by Seamus Fermanagh
That being the case, I would head the other direction -- compulsory firearms ownership and training for all mentally competent non-felons over the age of 16. Licensure would be required, but only to demonstate one's competence as evaluated on a test following training.
A great idea that I wish we could implement. However that has been used in the past as the first step toward confiscation. Once the governing body knows where they all are, it's so easy to take them (e.g. Chicago).

I'm really waiting to hear what happens with the DC firearm ownership case at SCOTUS. Rabbit: Do you have an update on this? If the fear of confiscation is laid to rest then maybe we can move toward comprehensive firearm training education.

It wouldn't matter in this case as he stole the rifle from someone else. In my opinion, if someone steals a firearm from you due to your negligence and commits a crime with it, you share part of the blame.

Notice the distinct lack of the word "GUN"