Yes, for criminals. A ten year probation period after they leave a jail or prison. After ten years they are evaluated. If found to be reformed, they are granted a right to own a firearm, as a law abiding citizen. If they are deemed unsuitable to possess a firearm at that time, another two year probation period begins. Repeat the two year probation period, if necessary, and as needed. An automatic 10 year incarceration time, if found in possession of any type of firearm, in their proximity, prior to their ten year probation period ends. Even if it is registered or owned by another individual.
Yes, for the mentally ill. The firearm should be temporarily confiscated. The mentally ill person should go under a mandatory (outpatient) evaluation. If a diagnosis finds this person competent to own a firearm, their firearm is returned to them. If that person is found incompetent at that time, a second evaluation is performed three months later, and that diagnosis determines whether the firearm remains in the custody of law enforcement, or is returned to owner. If a diagnosis is permanently deemed that the person who is mentally ill indefinitely and unsuitable to own a firearm then the firearm is held in the custody of law enforcement, and the value of the firearm is financially applied to the cost of the evaluation performed towards said mentally ill person. But No Jail Time. Placing that mentally ill person in a mental hospital is under the discretion of the evaluation doctor/psychiatrist.
No, but the government should pass a national “stand your ground" and "exterior and interior property use of firearm" laws, whether as a owner or a renter.
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