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To: d[-_-]b who wrote (245102)	8/6/2005 1:48:21 PM
From: Alighieri	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1577358

We just had an "assault weapons" ban and it didn't stop a single crime. Is this a statistical reply or gut feel? Where's the data supporting your statement? The registry I don't see what problem that solves since guns aren't purchased by criminals, they get them from family, friends or they steal them. You may have answered your own question. If a registered gun is used to commit a crime, the registry provides a lead to the original owner. Al

To: d[-_-]b who wrote (245102)	8/6/2005 3:22:54 PM
From: tejek	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1577358

re:National registry, ban on assault weapons, background checks, uniform laws across the land, loop hole closure... We just had an "assault weapons" ban and it didn't stop a single crime. You know this how? We already have background checks - so that leaves a registry and uniform laws. I agree we should have uniform laws and a national concealed carry license. The registry I don't see what problem that solves since guns aren't purchased by criminals, they get them from family, friends or they steal them. They also buy them at stores.........the checking system is not foolproof by any stretch of the imagination and can be sidestepped by criminals.. And many crimes are committed by first time criminals who have no record when they buy their guns. Guns kill! <end of story>