REDUCING GUN VIOLENCE and MASS MURDER in America: a reasonable solution?

PART 5

GUN SALES TAXES:

Every handgun sold in the US will be charged a one-time $500 sales tax over and above the intial cost of the gun at the point off sale.

Every gun with a mag capacity over 15 rounds will be charged $1,000 added sales tax.

Every additional mag (empty) other than the original is levied a $100 tax over and above the mag cost at point of sale.

All gun shows will now require a Federal permit which will be very heavy.

I'm a dinosaur...wtf are ghost guns?  It's the new rage.  You build them yourself??  That's a problem.

PART 6

BULLET TAXES:    (this great idea came courtesy Dr.Strangelove)

Every bullet sold in America will be levied a "bullet tax" of $1 over and above the point of sale bullet cost.
(no tax on bullets bought and used only when shooting at govt certified target ranges, and no bullet tax to police forces, security, or active military)
All spent shell casings or unused bullets must be left at target range front desk before exiting the facility.

All bullet purchases will require a valid "gun owner license" card and your gun owner license # will be seen on the receipt.

All gun, mag, and bullet purchases are immediately sent to a national database!

When the total # of bullets purchased outside of a licensed target shooting range, hits over 15, local police are alerted and you will be contacted for explanation.
You may purchase bullets without bullet taxes provided spent shell casings are turned over at the point of sale. One bullet allowed per spent casing without tax.

3 more parts still to come

Makes the most sense out of any of these posts. Back in the 70's as a minor I was required to take gun safety course, pass an exam, demonstrate gun safety,  just to hunt with an adult. Would say 21 years old minimum without an approved adult as guardian. 

Charging fees discriminates against the poor living and trying to protect themselves in high crime areas. 

What is missing here is put some teeth in gun laws! Remember last summer Chicago's prosecutor refused to press charges? https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2021/10/3/22707555/5-suspects-released-without-charges-deadly-shootout-austin

Without effective punishment gun laws only pertain to law abiding citizens! 

Then you have gun access. Guns should be required not to accessed by anyone but the approved owner. Locks, safes, etc.

And many times guns are good to have; https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article261819625.html

They are unregistered hand guns, under the radar, why they are called ghosts.

People can make them at home with a printer??how so?... 

Fully agree with the concept....... though we can dicker about the amount of the tax.

Our Constitution allows citizens the right to bear arms (if they want, but they are not so obligated if any individual chooses not to bear arms)

But nowhere does it state nor imply that "all arms must be provided cheap and easy to get without any regulation!"

That's a fact.

https://www.aniwaa.com/guide/3d-printers/3d-printed-guns/

3D printers can make a crude gun, just add nail for firing pin.

GOOD STUFF!   You're definitely on the right page,  Doctor  

I have a couple of those suggestions already covered in the remaining portions of my thesis, but I like all of those you posted!

Keep your good ideas flowing!

https://www.nationalreview.com/the-morning-jolt/the-hard-truth-about-tougher-background-checks/

The selection of AR15 rifles for sale on Daniel's Defense website are not cheap, running from $1,870 to $3,390. According to local-media reports, on May 18, 2022, the suspect purchased 375 rounds of 5.56 ammunition. While the cost of ammunition can vary greatly, that much ammunition would cost anywhere from $230 to $460. The shooter reportedly was wearing a “plate carrier” — the kind of vest designed to carry bulletproof body armor — but did not have any armor inside it. Plate carriers can cost anywhere from $75 to $500.

Some may fairly ask how a troubled 18-year-old young man obtained the funds to purchase several thousand dollars’ worth of firearms and ammunition before he started his rampage.

As far as we know, as of this writing, the Uvalde shooter had no criminal record. No one in law enforcement, his family, or his school ever filed a petition seeking to remove firearms from his possession because he posed a potential threat to himself or others. As far as we know, no one ever filed a restraining order against him. The shooter purchased his firearms legally.

Not so sure extra fees would deter a shooter.

if reducing gun violence is the goal , as it should b , then this type of regulation just makes perfect sense .   similar process to owning a car is spot on !

This one is key, I think.   The user license; much like a driver's license. 

And having it would be the only way one could legally purchase guns and bullets.

Photo id..   but that's racist...

Like it..photo I d for gun....photo I d to vote

What I learned so far is that ghost guns can be made at home , are untraceable, and very dangerous.   

could not possibly agree more  

Some of it for sure!  

PART 7

ADDED RULES:

*Ownership of a gun will be a mandatory question on all employment applications, as well as a signed declaration by all current employees, much like employers are legally entitled to ask if you've ever been convicted of a crime.
This law will include all contract workers and all business proprietors.
If you claim you do not own a gun nor have access to one from a family member, and it is later discovered you were lying, or failed to report a change in status, then automatic 5 years imprisonment with no possibility of parole, the gun is confiscated and destroyed, and you forfeit your right to ever own a gun or license.
It will be illegal for any employer to deny employment, terminate you, cut pay, cut hours, relocate you, or demote you in any way specifically as a result of your 2nd amendment rights to gun ownership. Your rights to "bear arms" is protected under our Constitution and we believe in enforcing that too!!! It's just going to cost more. A lot more, if we want to get a serious handle on gun violence.

*Proof of employment, residence, and "Gun Ownership License" is required to purchase any gun.

*Ex cons or anyone deemed a member of a domestic terrorist organization by FBI (KKK, Aryan Nation, White Supremacists, organized crime), or gangbangers, may not purchase, own, nor have possession of a gun.

*Exemptions on fees would be made for police forces, security, military only for their service arms. However, upon leaving such employment they must surrender those weapons and ammunition.

*So called "Ghost Guns" or other home made devices which can fire a lethal bullet will be deemed illegal. To build, purchase, advertise, sell, or have in possession will be a criminal offense.

Thanks for the FACTS, Thirdperson 

TEXAS solution:

it's all about solving mental illness!

  Texas Governor blames mental health, but ...

Abbott defunded his own Texas Health and Human Services Commission (they handle mental health in the state) each of the past two years.

2021   -$117,347,952
2022    -$93,382,076

ironic

PART 8

COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
Lots to consider.   More to follow.

First, it is just logical reasoning that if we regulate and make gun ownership much more expensive, gun ownership should drop precipitously, which is the goal. It has been proven all over the world, and this is entirely logical, where there are fewer guns, there is less gun related crimes. And when the costs are made high, then it becomes extremely unlikely that an 18 year old can make Buffalo or Uvalde happen again. Or anyone else for that matter.

Higher costs means less guns, and less gun violence.

Reminder, the goal here is to REDUCE both frequency and magnitude of gun related violence, while it is fully understood that this will not eliminate gun violence altogether.

I haven't worked it all out yet, but these are a few that come to mind:

1. Lives saved! This should be an obvious result of fewer guns, given the statistical data that proves it. It is #1 priority regardless cost!!

2. Increased revenues to our government, state and federal, which can be used for mental health programs, drug treatment programs, etc

3. Increased revenues for private sector insurance businesses!

4. Increased private sector employment nationwide among insurance companies needing to cover the additional "gun insurance" loads!

5. Reduced taxpayer costs, hospitalizations, PTSD counselling, etc, resulting in taxpayer savings.

6. Reduced policing/security costs for schools and some other businesses.

7. Vastly reduced community stress & anxiety, resulting in improved happiness and productivity. This one is very difficult to quantify but it is logical.

8.   ??

9.   ??

10.  ??

@StumpTownStu

 And doing nothing, which is the norm, has done what to accomplish a reduction?