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In reply to the discussion: I have a question you guys can answer [View all]hack89
(39,171 posts)13. By law, felons cannot be forced to register their guns due to the 5th amendment
As with many other 5th amendment cases, felons and others prohibited from possessing firearms could not be compelled to incriminate themselves through registration.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haynes_v._United_States
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So you agree that registration is irrelevant when addressing criminals owning guns?
hack89
Apr 2013
#16
If frogs would suddenly grow wings so they wouldn't bump their butts on landing,........
rdharma
Apr 2013
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