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In reply to the discussion: If gun registration became mandatory what should the penalty be for [View all]NYC_SKP
(68,644 posts)2. A sliding scale should be employed here:
The first offense is a $2.56 fine and surrender of the weapon until that fine is paid.
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Second offenses, and all subsequent acts, shall incur fines of 50% the prior fine: $1.28; 64¢; 32¢, etc...
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If gun registration became mandatory what should the penalty be for [View all]
Nuclear Unicorn
Dec 2014
OP
Registration will allow us to find/end intentional straw purchasers. People who move
AtheistCrusader
Dec 2014
#16
Registration doesn't allow for the tracking of guns (Hint: traffickers won't be registering guns).
Nuclear Unicorn
Dec 2014
#18
What should be the penalty for shooting a rapist with an unregistered gun? nt
Nuclear Unicorn
Dec 2014
#22
No, you explained the process of being criminally charged and tried. The penalty is another matter.
Nuclear Unicorn
Dec 2014
#25
No, I described what happens when you are found to be out of compliance with XYZ law, during the
AtheistCrusader
Dec 2014
#27
Why are you so reluctant to answer? You're skirting the issue with all this jabber.
Nuclear Unicorn
Dec 2014
#28
You're right. I forgot. I'll start carrying a can of beans or a bicycle tyre.
AtheistCrusader
Dec 2014
#24
There are already penalties for that with civil liabilities. Would you care to answer the OP now?
Nuclear Unicorn
Dec 2014
#29
Seeing as gun registration does nothing to prevent any shooting, accidental or otherwise,
Nuclear Unicorn
Dec 2014
#33