Given the 10 year shelf-life of bullets, and the existing proliferation of firearms with indefinite lifespans in public control, controlling the propellant of firearms is the surest way to curb the daily blood-letting suffered by our nation. All producers of gunpowder must be obligated to include an admixture to their chemical formula making forensic tracking of ammunition used at crime scenes possible by region. Licensed shooting ranges will sell untaxed munitions that are traceable to the individual range. Ammunition for hunting and personal defense will be sold by licensed dealers only. This will allow legitimate gun owners access to ammunition but provide an economic incentive to curb firearm use as well as forensic methodology to track rouge suppliers.



