Making sure the public can't fight back against criminals or secret police.
Well intended legislation in stable countries, but still poorly thought out.
The weapon of choice for bigot governments and invading armies since 1935
"Cause the registration of all firearms on some pretext, with the view of confiscating them and leaving the population defenseless."
Vladimir Ilich Lenin
"This year will go down in history. For the first time, a civilized nation has full gun registration! Our streets will be safer, our police more efficient, and the world will follow our lead into the future."
Adolf Hitler, 1935