I have to write a paper for school, is it possible to regulate bullets and issue serial numbers to each bullet

Answer 1

I am a gun owner, hunter, and firm believer that we as American should have the right to bear arms. ( I guess my assumption is that you live in America)

The trick to any freedom comes responsibility. The "assumption" is that "good citizens" behave responsibly and "criminals" don't. Our country assumes people are innocent until proven guilty so citizens are assumed innocent.

To answer your question "yes"...you could put an "identifier" within a bullet..or a serial number on a bullet.but, what is your purpose? Yes, to identify the bullet...but, what do you want to really do? Stop criminals? or track Gun owners?

What size bullets do you wish to mark? What about the different types of "Shot" shells which contain multiple "BB" type projectiles? Do you just wish to mark bullets that could cause harm to others (that would be all)...what about BB's or sling shot projectiles?

Do you know most bullets are made of lead? A very soft metal that very often is destroyed or greatly mishapened after it iimpacts the intended target. A serial number would probably be distroyed unless a insert was added to the bullet...but that creates a whole other problem for manufacturers...and the physics of bullets.

What is your purpose for wanting serial numbers in bullets?

A bullet with an identifier...that is found in a victim's body...would not tell you "who" pulled the trigger.

The person who purchased the ammunition, maybe...but..this is where the "regulation" part of your question comes in....

Did you know that American who purchase ammunition, do not have to show their identification?

Do want to do this as well? Require citizens to inform the government not only what kind of "Gun" they own but how many bullets you purchase...this does not sound like a very nice world you are beginning to create.

Have you ever heard of the expression "Big Brother", ask your teacher about this?

What was your assignment? If I was your parent I would question the teachers purposes? Remember actions have consequences....marking a bullet sounds OK...but, could you imagine the cost to the manufacturer? As consumers we have to pay their added expense....think about it.

Who would be responsible for the "regulation"? Who would check on the Gun Owners? Scarry...

The second amendement to our Constiution give Americans the right to "keep and bear arms" you may wish to research this along with your assignment. Why were we given the ability as Americans to Arm ourselves? Maybe to protect ourselves against overthrow, or terrorists or our own government,(If their pants get too big?)

But, let me say...in a perfect world, everybody would be nice to each other, we would not have to destroy life to feed ourselves, no one would take advantage of another person, and man would never, never, never behave in a manipulative fashion to have his agenda, his will placed or imprinted upon another person.

Great sucess with your paper, I hope I have given you food for thought.

Good Luck

Answer 2

It is possible. But who would buy bullets that cost $2-3 each or a gun that costs $5000?

The underlying idea is not to put serial numbers on the bullets for the reasons they claim but to make bullets and/or guns so expensive, no one can afford them. It is a back door way of getting gun control.

Lets assume each box of bullets came with a lot number and each bullet in the box had a serial number. Now, how much would it cost to put the serial number on every single bullet, track the serial numbers on the bullets to the individual boxes and track the individual boxes to the person buying the bullets? Of course, if you went into and bought a box of ammo, and they had to note the serial numbers of the bullets going to you, they defacto just found out what caliber of gun you own. A back door way of finding out what you have. Also, just how is that serial number going to be read after the bullet gets shot out of the gun at 1000+ feet per second and slammed into whatever it hits? You would have to make the bullets out of high grade steel for them to remain intact. How can you do all this without the bullets costing $2-3 each?

Or try it another way, make the gun stamp a number on the bullet somehow so they can trace the bullet back to the gun. How exactly can you stamp a number on a bullet when all the exposed surfaces of the bullet are either going to get rubbed by the barrel or bent on the impact? How can you do this without adding hundreds if not thousands of dollars to the cost of the gun?

If your school is in California and/or your teacher is a Liberal, if you write that this whole thing is a stupid idea and its only purpose is to further gun control by making ammo and guns too expensive to buy, you will flunk.

Come up with some crazy solution like using a laser engraver in the barrel so as the bullet comes past the engraver, it can shoot a bar code onto the bullet. Liberals will love that.

Answer 3

First of all it is technically possible but you would first have to regulate every component of a bullet from the projectile, powder, primer and casing. Then regulate every reloading machine, every die and stamp. Then with all that consider how many manufacturers produce ammunition just in America it is literally hundreds, then toss in foreign manufacturers and private citizens who reload (make their own) bullets. A projectile can be made at home with very few inexpensive components, within minutes it can be pressed into a casing and you have a serviceable bullet. All of these components are big business and can be ordered through the mail with absolutely no background checks or even speaking to a live person.

Technically yes, practically no. There are millions of bullets that the government doesn't even know exist.

Answer 4

I'm sure it is possible, but very unlikely to succeed. It goes back to the old adage; "When guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns". Serial numbers can be, from a logistical standpoint be placed on bullets, they probably could be "shaved" off or modified too. Guns have serial numbers, but that does not seem to keep them out of the hands of the criminals. Sounds like an interesting paper to write, good luck, have fun.

Answer 5

that is no longer actual. there is not any such regulation. what's actual is that there is an ammunition scarcity. human beings attempting to purchase ammo are going to the shop and not finding any, or are having their purchases rationed to easily a pair of packing containers. Many have self assurance it incredibly is by form of a known concern that a Liberal Democrat President and Congress are in ability, and that many all people is stocking up on ammo and finding out to purchase super parts, only in case. I heard one tale the place one guy went in to Wal-Mart to purchase some .22 LR ammo, yet could no longer, because of the fact the guy in the past him offered each around in the shop.

Answer 6

It's possible. You'll have to research the pros and cons.

Answer 7

yes it is possible

Answer 8

why would you want to do such a thing?