An actual real compromise that benefits both sides, and helps to reduce a real problem.

[Ridge]

I was thinking, and this is what I came up with.

We all agree that the majority of gun crime comes from guns that were stolen from law abiding owners.

Everybody is still able to purchase and do whatever the hell else they currently can. But, they need to have some form of locking cabinet for the guns when they are not in use. Just needs to be secured while you are not at home.

Some type of locking gun cabinet protects our investment, and makes it harder for guns to be stolen. It's a part of responsible gun ownership, anyway. It can even be subsidized by way of a one time tax credit to make it easier for those with lower income. New buyers can submit a receipt with their taxes, those who already own one, do something like taking a picture of the safe's information plate with your social security card visible in the shot.

What do you guys think?

[HBARleatherneck]

no,

and I have a large expensive safe.

[sroz]

I personally do not have a problem with a requirement to have a way to secure your firearms. I think it just makes sense for all my guns except my carry piece. Not sure about the process, however. Depends on how it would be implemented.

[Gman]

Depends on how it would be implemented.

The devil is in the details. Whenever the government is the watchdog, it's another way to infringe. If your guns are in your home, how is that not enough control?

If the guns are stolen, put the efforts towards going after the criminals doing the stealing.

[BlasterBob]

Mine are kept in a safe.......

[birddog]

Mine are kept in a safe.......

Mine would be but I don't have any.

[Sharpienads]

I think its a good idea to lock up your firearms.

I do not think its a good idea to make it mandatory.

[hammer03]

I think its a good idea to lock up your firearms.

I do not think its a good idea to make it mandatory.

This

[hatidua]

What do you guys think?

The government dictates enough of what goes on in our lives already. I don't think willfully inviting more oversight is even remotely close to being a good idea.

Don't blame me for what a criminal steals, blame the criminal!

[buckeye4rnr]

The government dictates enough of what goes on in our lives already. I don't think willfully inviting more oversight is even remotely close to being a good idea.

Don't blame me for what a criminal steals, blame the criminal!

Agreed. This is what the argument should be until they can come up with a good rebuttal.

When it comes to every other crime we usually blame the person but when guns are involved we blame the gun. HTF does that make sense, if someone can give a coherent answer that has no holes, I'll let the government have my pmags and tell me to get a safe.