Name:   MAJ USA RET - Subject:   Phil - - RE Gun control: Date:   8/9/2019 9:30:15 AM

Phil, you are quibbling.

I am quite certain that you know… or should know… that I meant. “Whoever fires a bullet owns it.” The owner of a handgun cannot possibly be responsible for projectiles fired from someone who possesses his/her firearm without his/her permission.

Now… if I LEND, SELL, or GIVE anyone a firearm… KNOWING that such person has displayed a propensity for violence, or is a felon, or is otherwise unauthorized to possess a firearm… THEN, I become culpable.

If one has a firearm stolen, he/she is obligated to report it and provide the serial number and description of such firearm.

I MEAN TO SAY THAT WE NEED TO ADDRESS THE CONSEQUENCES OF CRIMINAL ACTS… NOT GO AFTER LEGAL ARMS OWNERSHIP.

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PS: A rifled barrel inscribes a inique pattern into every bullet fired.  Matching a bullet to a praticular firearm is old forensic science... assuming a) the bullet can be found and b) the bullet survived impact.