I believe Dr. Bob gave an example of Hawaii's 100% registration requirement and the estimates that compliance was some small fraction of that. Maybe a good model to look at because of the geographic isolation. The only reason would be to criminalize regular folks. How about a spot check at a local range, shooting grandpa's old gun on loan, felony?

I saw an article on cigar taxes. I believe it said 53% tax with some localities much higher. Also, regulations for use are extremely prohibitive. Only difference I can see is cigars are consumable and don't lend themselves to future regulating and fees once a sale is completed.

The grabbers know joe average gun owner is safe and responsible with their use and transfer of any firearms, but they are identifiable and controllable.