I've been thinking about "gun-control" proponents

[sarisataka]

5. The existence of this group

is heresy, even blasphemy to some. It is a very good place for discussion something not allowed in other groups.


1. The CDC should be funded to do research & records keeping on this issue.
They should be funded adequately. There is no ban on such research, just on advocacy.

2. We need a nationwide gun registry- computerized and tied to family court systems.
No.
While not denying such a registry would be very useful, those with an anti-gun agenda have shown they cannot be trusted to handle such lists responsibly.

3. No more gun show loopholes.
What do you believe the gun show loophole is? There has been so much false information willfully put forth that many people have false impressions of what "rules" do or do not apply to gun shows

4. The current registered owner of a gun is legally responsible for any damage done by it.
Absolutely

5. Manufacturers should be legally responsible just like the tobacco companies.
The reason the tobacco companies were held responsible was not due to their products causing deaths. It was because they knew of, and willfully concealed, the actual health risks. I do not believe any gun company has claimed their product is not dangerous.
That said, gun company should and can, be held responsible for defects in their products that cause injury or death. I do not believe any company should be held responsible for criminal use of their product if they have otherwise complied with all laws and regulations.