SHOUT OUT: Should People Convicted of a Gun Crime Be Required to Register With Police?

Prince George's County residents convicted of gun crimes may soon be required to register with police, reports the Washington Post.

On June 5, the Prince George's County Council, with all members saying they  support the measure, are expected to vote on bill that would require just that. In addition to registration, offenders would be required to regularly check in with police and submit to home visits from officers. Similar laws are already on the books in Baltimore, the District of Columbia, and New York City.

Studies show that those convicted of gun crimes are likely to commit a more serious crime, and police say that the point of the registry is to provide a deterrent, and the District of Columbia claims the legislation has had an impact, according to statements made in the Post.

However, the National Rifle Association, which does not support the bill, claims that such legislation could take officers off the street and put them in administrative jobs, and the extra paperwork and computer equipment could end up costing taxpayers.

What do you think? Do you support legislation requiring people convicted of a gun crime to register with police? Does the law go to far by requiring home visits and regular check ins with police? Or do you think it will place an undue burden on taxpayers? Are you willing to accept that burden if it makes streets safer?

Tell us in the comments!