In my opinion, based on the present economic situation the U.S.A. Simply cannot cannot afford to register firearms, if Canada,s experience is any guide as to cost.
To date Canada has spent $3.0 Billion on the registry for long guns.[ie; Hand guns have been subject to registration and strict control since the 1930,s.] Considering the number of firearms in circulation in the U.S.A.the cost of a registry would likely exceed the cost of the Auto or perhaps even the Bank bail out.
Has criminal use of firearms declined in Canada as a result of registration of long guns,I believe not! Every day we read of Shootings and murders related to gang and drug activity. The weapon of choice being the hand gun, which as I said earlier have been subject to registration since the 1930,s.
Perhaps The cost implications,may influence politicians to reconsider the wisdom of registration?
