States have tried that and immediately, the zealots sue. This is happening in Delaware right now -
Delaware gun control law faces legal challenge
By Christian Wade | The Center Square contributor May 17, 2024
(The Center Square) — Delaware gun owners will be required to get a firearm permit under a bill signed into law by Gov. John Carney that immediately drew a lawsuit from gun rights groups. The Democratic-led
proposal, signed by Carney on Thursday, will require Delaware residents to obtain a permit to purchase a handgun after undergoing fingerprinting and a background check and completing an approved firearm training course.
Backers of the plan argue that it would reduce gun violence, suicides and homicides and crack down on illegal "straw purchases" of handguns on behalf of those prohibited by law from possessing them.
"We have banned assault weapons, bump stocks, and high-capacity magazines. We’ve passed red flag laws and prevented straw purchases," Carney said in remarks on Thursday. "And signing this piece of legislation is another important step forward to help keep our communities safe."
Shortly after Carney signed the legislation, a coalition of Second Amendment groups filed a lawsuit on behalf of five plaintiffs challenging the new law's constitutionality. The lawsuit, backed by the Delaware State Sportsmen's Association Inc. and Bridgeville Rifle and Pistol Club, argues that the fundamental
civil rights of lawful gun owners in the First State are "being trampled on by overbearing legislation that defies controlling legal authority."
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https://www.thecentersquare.com/delaware/article_06e23020-146c-11ef-bbbb-675951f2a62c.html
In the above case, they don't even want an initial "training" course. A similar law was found "unconstitutional" in violation of the state Constitution in Oregon last year -
https://www.police1.com/gun-legislation-law-enforcement/ore-gun-measure-requiring-background-check-safety-training-is-unconstitutional-judge-rules
This was despite a federal court earlier finding it okay -
https://apnews.com/article/oregon-gun-control-law-ruling-da3778b8f6022c53a3cb940c4e4a6349
I expect those are all going up the judicial chain through appeals.
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