Originally Posted by Barry-xlovecam

I think we need a firearms census of sort and the compilation of a federal firearms registration database.

Legit owners of firearms have no reason to object. They own those firearms legally and for legal purpose.

With today data storage and data mining software you could then red flag and verify every owner of more than $X firearms making sure they are for lawful purpose. If you collect hunting firearms then there is no problem. If you have a rack of 20 assault type weapons without a good reason and a body armor suit in the closet -- then there is probably some issue.