[iraiam]

I won't support any new taxes, restrictions, bans or anything of the sort.

1). Allow the public to run background checks for the sole purpose of transferring firearms. Now I have read that the federal government can't regulate commerce between citizens of the same state. Someone correct me if I'm incorrect, please. Interstate transfers are already covered by federal law. How would the Feds get the public to do background checks for private transfers? I haven't really been able to figure that one out yet. Anyone got any ideas?

1)The public can already run background checks and in some instances it is required, you can go to nearly any FFL dealer and pay whatever the going rate is for a transfer on their FFL, normally 20-35 bucks. I wonder if anyone would support making this a requirement nationwide, I won't support it because it is highly suspect whether it would have prevented any shootings.

2). How about tax credits for firearm safes? Certain percent up to a max amount. That'd be great I think. You get the security of a safe along with a little tax credit. Win win.

2)I disagree with the premise of a tax credit for a gun safe, essentially that is forcing another tax payer to help me buy it, I consider that wrong.

3). A small tax on firearms and ammo. These funds would strictly be used to help button up the mental health issues that we have in regards to gun ownership. These people are unhealthy and need help. I don't think many of the responsible owners here would be okay with a mentally unhealthy person (danger to himself or others) getting his or her hands on a firearm.

3)I won't support a a single penny in taxes on ammunition, Our government is clearly made up of individuals who will spend it how ever they see fit, regardless of what the tax is supposed to pay for. Evidence of this is literally everywhere.

3A) We already have a system in place that forbids someone who has been adjudicated mentally defective from purchasing a gun, If one is adjudicated mentally defective they will not pass a FFL background check to purchase a firearm.

I predict there will be an attempt to corrupt the current system with measures designed to ban certain persons from purchasing a firearm without receiving any due process of law.

4). Create a program to train volunteers, no pay, to pull guard duty at schools. You could use the same methods of screening candidates as you would for hiring police officers. Background checks, character references, psychological evaluations would all be required. They would get much of the same training as officers do. Maybe there could be some wiggle room in the way of physical fitness due to the nature of the position. The wiggle room would simply widen the pool of candidates. A priority could be given to those who have military or LEO experience however I have little doubt that such a program would have any trouble attracting volunteers.

4) I am convinced the left will not allow this, the most vocal proponents of gun control will specifically state that only the government should have any guns, they have gone out of their way in some states to make it illegal to take any firearm onto school property for any reason, unless you are the government of course.

If we want to ban certain weapons and magazines, and place further restrictions on items, let's start with the government, then MAYBE we'll talk. Until then forget it.