Some time ago we discussed whether registration leads to confiscation. I
gave an example where it did so - hears one you can verify:
(Quote)
The National Firearms Association, a Canadian gun owners' group, has a
slogan: "registration means confiscation." That's a cynical take on the law,
some might say, but appropriate for a country where the government
recently banned short-barreled, small-caliber pistols — years after they'd
been subjected to registration with all due assurance that the things would
remain legal. So you can imagine how Canadian gun owners take to C-68,
a law that requires them to apply for licenses and register each and every
firearm that they own. Pay attention; the Canadian experience holds some
nasty lessons for residents of the balmy states south of the border.
(UNquote)
IF this interests you, check out:
http://civilliberty.about.com/culture/issuescauses/civilliberty/library/weekly/aa10 2599.htm
[This message has been edited by Dennis (edited October 29, 1999).]
gave an example where it did so - hears one you can verify:
(Quote)
The National Firearms Association, a Canadian gun owners' group, has a
slogan: "registration means confiscation." That's a cynical take on the law,
some might say, but appropriate for a country where the government
recently banned short-barreled, small-caliber pistols — years after they'd
been subjected to registration with all due assurance that the things would
remain legal. So you can imagine how Canadian gun owners take to C-68,
a law that requires them to apply for licenses and register each and every
firearm that they own. Pay attention; the Canadian experience holds some
nasty lessons for residents of the balmy states south of the border.
(UNquote)
IF this interests you, check out:
http://civilliberty.about.com/culture/issuescauses/civilliberty/library/weekly/aa10 2599.htm
[This message has been edited by Dennis (edited October 29, 1999).]