Gun Violence | Gun Licensing and Registration Leads to Increased Crime, Lost Lives

Who could possibly oppose licensing handgun owners? Requiring training for potential gun owners both in a classroom and at a firing range before they are allowed to buy a gun seems obvious. Licensing, especially when eventually coupled with registration, will supposedly also help identify criminals and prevent them from getting guns.

Yet, as usual with guns, the debate over licensing mentions just the possible benefits while ignoring the real costs to people’s safety. If the California Senate passes licensing, it will not only cost Californians hundreds of millions of dollars...

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