Require annual gun registration.

Guns to be registered and fee paid annually. Gun to receive unique ID like a motor vehicle VIN and ballistics "fingerprint" at manufacturer. Record shall continue by tracing to point of sale and then to purchaser. Annual fees and registration shall document gun is with same owner who has liability for gun. Transfer of gun must be documented with governing agency and transfer of liability must be documented. New owner assumes liability. Annual registration will enable tracking of location and ownership of gun. Owner tracking will also alert authorities to stockpiling or trafficking of guns. Ballistics records can help in criminal investigations. Excessive "loss or theft" of guns can be documented.