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Tell President Obama to license bullets, because guns don't kill people, bullets do.

Created by N.F. on December 17, 2012

It’s too late to do anything about guns. There’s one in circulation for every American, and counting. But bullets are still up for grabs.

Sign the petition today, and make sure the federal government licenses bullets to responsible gun owners. A background check and a federal license to purchase bullets will reduce gun violence.

Too few states subject gun purchasers to background checks. Gun vendors are not required to be licensed or even request a purchaser to show proof of age. Sales of ammunition by mail or online are not subject to federal oversight.

Each year in America, 8,500 people die from gun violence. Yet licensing the sale of ammunition in no way falls under the second amendment prohibition on gun control. Even a strict constructionist would have to go along. How about you?

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