Are guns as regulated as cars?

California generally prohibits a person from carrying a concealed handgun in a motor vehicle, unless the handgun is in a locked container or the vehicle’s trunk,1 or the person has a valid concealed weapons license.2.

Can the government regulate firearms?

Congress can regulate firearms through its commerce and taxing powers—powers enumerated in the US Constitution. The first federal regulation of firearms, the National Firearms Act (“NFA”), was enacted as part of the Internal Revenue Code in 1934.

Can I own a 50 cal sniper rifle?

50 BMG caliber rifles legal in California? » Are . 50 BMG (fifty caliber) rifles are illegal in California. They are prohibited by Penal Code 30610 PC and Penal Code 30600 PC, California’s law on assault weapons. In fact, “BMG” stands for Browning Machine Gun.

Should guns be regulated like cars?

And, due to that broad agreement, it is easier to pass regulations to make both cars and drivers safer. In fact, many gun-rights advocates would be okay with regulating guns like cars.

Why do we have to regulate cars?

We can do this because there is broad agreement about the value of cars and therefore little fear that cars will be banned or regulated to the point that normal people won’t have access to commonly used vehicles. And, due to that broad agreement, it is easier to pass regulations to make both cars and drivers safer.

Do gun-control supporters prefer total prohibition or Total Access to guns?

While a significant number of gun-control advocates ultimately prefer total prohibition, the majority likely prefer limiting access to guns in a manner that would be akin to limiting cars to licensed NASCAR drivers on official NASCAR tracks. Gun-control supporters don’t get the comparison between guns and cars.

Can an illegal alien buy a car in the US?

Purchasing a car requires no background check or waiting period, and cars can be purchased by people who have been convicted of a felony, use illegal drugs, have been dishonorably discharged from the military, or are illegal aliens—all of whom are “prohibited persons” under current federal gun laws.