The World Assembly,
Seeking to reduce gun violence in member states,
Believing that requiring those with firearms to have a license prior to the acquisition of a gun, as well as knowing who owns what guns, can reduce the likelihood of guns falling into the wrong hands,
Acknowledging that many nations guarantee a right to bear arms by citizens,
1. Establishes the World Office of Gun Legislation and Registration (henceforth referred to in this legislation as “WOGLAR”), granting it the power to:
a. Issue licenses to citizens who desire to privately own firearms (citizens who desire to own guns are henceforth referred to as “candidates”)
b. Test candidates’ knowledge of firearms, their proper storage and cleaning, and proper use of a gun
c. Conduct background checks on candidates for any criminal record or membership of recognized terrorist or hate groups
d. Conduct mental tests to ensure that candidates are mentally fit to possess guns so as to protect themselves and others from gun violence
e. Oversee the registration of firearms
2. Mandates that all firearms be registered with WOGLAR.
3. Mandates that all those who want to possess firearms acquire a license from WOGLAR.
4. Mandates that all WA member states punish those who possess guns without a license, as well as those with false gun licenses.
5. Mandates that all WA member states warn those who possess unregistered guns, and if they continue to resist registration their guns, punish them.
6. Provides a two-year grace period for all citizens to comply with these provisions.
(OOC): This is my first ever proposal, and I would very much like it to eventually be ready to be voted on. If I have made any mistakes with formatting, please correct me. I appreciate any and all criticism or advice. Thank you!