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Washington State has decided to do just that:
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Under the firearms registry law, a person convicted of a felony involving a firearm or a person found not guilty by reason of insanity on a felony firearms charge, can be ordered by the sentencing judge to register with the sheriff in the county where he or she lives.
In some ways it is similar to the states sex offender registry, which has been in effect since the 1990s. Within two days of release from custody, the convicted felon must supply information about name, address, physical description and details of the conviction. The sheriff can require a photograph and fingerprints to be taken. For the next four years, the felon must re-register every year if he or she remains at the same address, or within two days of moving to a new location. Failure to register can bring a gross misdemeanor charge.
In other ways, the felony firearms registry is different from the sex offender list. Registration requirements end after four years, when the name is removed from the list, which is not available to the public. Its available only to law enforcement officers. Supporters say it is designed to let law enforcement officers know if theyve stopped someone previously convicted of a firearms offense and to map where those felons live.
Read More: http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2013/may/09/inslee-signs-felony-firearms-registry-bill/
PeaceNikki
(27,985 posts)I see no argument against it.
The Magistrate
(95,255 posts)I would be much more concerned to know someone down the block had shot at someone recently then I would be to know someone down the block had urinated in public or, when twenty, had coitus with a sixteen year old.
PeaceNikki
(27,985 posts)Here in Wisconsin we're lucky enough to have CCAP which I use for any and all potential relationship prospects. Believe you me, a domestic violence, restraining order (especially with violation), or violent/armed crime are all red flags that I run the hell away from.
Robb
(39,665 posts)Can you imagine any "firearm felon" equivalents to the alley urinator that would be swept up with equal unfairness?
I can't, myself.
kestrel91316
(51,666 posts)because no one obeys laws anyway.
NickB79
(19,258 posts)I fully support this.
CokeMachine
(1,018 posts)Decoy of Fenris
(1,954 posts)This is a great law and represents true "Common sense" legislation on gun control. My only wonder is why it's not getting more love here on the D.U.?
SQUEE
(1,315 posts)Should be registered for life, and also disagree with a public access.
I think all violent felons, child abusers and convicted domestic abusers should be databased.
Although I also see many using this as a further attempt to stigmatize and "Gun Shame" owners.