Murder of NYC toddler revitalizes gun debate in Albany

[Sanddog42]

1. That's an Excellent Idea

Does anyone remember Clinton's proposal for chemical taggants? It was, of course, shot down by the NRA.

Now this proposal is being opposed by New York State Rifle and Pistol Association President Thomas King who says, "What is [microstamping] going to do? It's going to tell you who bought the gun legally and then you're going to find that it was stolen."

No, Mr. King, it's going to to tell you who bought the gun legally much sooner so you'll be that much closer to catching the perpetrators before they skip town and/or destroy evidence. And wouldn't it also be a deterrant?

Besides, if guns rights advocates are concerned about the criminals using stolen guns to commit crimes, maybe they should support stricter requirements for gun owners to lock up their weapons, making them harder to steal.