Ten Ways to Reduce Gun Violence

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On June 28, 2010, the U. S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that citizens everywhere have a right to keep firearms in their homes for self-protection. The basis for the decision was that under the 14th Amendment to the U. S. Constitution, states, cities and other localities may not abridge gun "rights" that were accorded to residents of the District of Columbia by the High Court two years ago.
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Members of the National Rifle Association and other gun advocacy groups immediately hailed the Court decision as a vindication of their "rights" under the 2nd Amendment to the U. S. Constitution. Their enthusiasm may be premature, however. Here's why:

1. The High Court stated that local governments can still pass "reasonable" regulations that pertain to the ownership, storage, transport and use of firearms.

2. Individuals and advocacy groups that seek to reduce the level of gun violence in the society can still lobby for the following ten restrictions on firearms:

~ A general ban on assault weapons of all types.
~ No firearms for non-citizens or citizens under the age of 21.
~ Mandatory gun registration (like auto tags).
~ Individual gun permits (like driver's licenses).
~ Mandatory safety training.
~ Close the gun show "loophole."
~ Mandatory liability insurance for persons with guns.
~ No brandishing of guns in public.
~ Gun storage lockers if there are small children in the home.
~ "Absolute liability" on the part of gun owners.

All of these restrictions will pass constitutional muster, and there is nothing the NRA can do about it. The one restriction that will have the greatest effect in reducing gun violence will be absolute liability. That means that the gun owner will be liable for monetary damages if ANYONE is hurt by the firearm. For example, if a teenager is playing with dad's gun and accidentally shoots a friend, the dad will liable in civil court. He cannot escape liability by saying his teenager took the gun without permission.

For additional information, go to: http://dev.bradycenter.org/

About the Author Article by Gary Jacobsen

The author has a B.S. degree from the University of Illinois and an M.B.A. degree from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. He was a career U. S. Marine officer for 20+ years, and then the CEO of a successful corporation in northern Virginia until 1997. From then until 2004 he was an adjunct professor of management at both 2-year and 4-year universities in Virginia. He has written on a variety of topics for The Washington Post and The Potomac News.

Author's URL: http://garyjacobsen.yolasite.com

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<h1>Ten Ways to Reduce Gun Violence</h1> 
On June 28, 2010, the U. S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that citizens everywhere have a right to keep firearms in their homes for self-protection. The basis for the decision was that under the 14th Amendment to the U. S. Constitution, states, cities and other localities may not abridge gun "rights" that were accorded to residents of the District of Columbia by the High Court two years ago.
Members of the National Rifle Association and other gun advocacy groups immediately hailed the Court decision as a vindication of their "rights" under the 2nd Amendment to the U. S. Constitution. Their enthusiasm may be premature, however. Here's why:
1. The High Court stated that local governments can still pass "reasonable" regulations that pertain to the ownership, storage, transport and use of firearms.
2. Individuals and advocacy groups that seek to reduce the level of gun violence in the society can still lobby for the following ten restrictions on firearms:
~ A general ban on assault weapons of all types. ~ No firearms for non-citizens or citizens under the age of 21. ~ Mandatory gun registration (like auto tags). ~ Individual gun permits (like driver's licenses). ~ Mandatory safety training. ~ Close the gun show "loophole." ~ Mandatory liability insurance for persons with guns. ~ No brandishing of guns in public. ~ Gun storage lockers if there are small children in the home. ~ "Absolute liability" on the part of gun owners.
All of these restrictions will pass constitutional muster, and there is nothing the NRA can do about it. The one restriction that will have the greatest effect in reducing gun violence will be absolute liability. That means that the gun owner will be liable for monetary damages if ANYONE is hurt by the firearm. For example, if a teenager is playing with dad's gun and accidentally shoots a friend, the dad will liable in civil court. He cannot escape liability by saying his teenager took the gun without permission.
For additional information, go to: <a href="http://dev.bradycenter.org/" target="_new" rel="nofollow" >http://dev.bradycenter.org/</a>
About the Author Article by Gary Jacobsen
The author has a B.S. degree from the University of Illinois and an M.B.A. degree from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. He was a career U. S. Marine officer for 20+ years, and then the CEO of a successful corporation in northern Virginia until 1997. From then until 2004 he was an adjunct professor of management at both 2-year and 4-year universities in Virginia. He has written on a variety of topics for The Washington Post and The Potomac News.
Author's URL: <a href="http://garyjacobsen.yolasite.com" target="_new" rel="nofollow" >http://garyjacobsen.yolasite.com</a>
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