Conclusion
Effective gun control in the US requires the the number of guns
available in society be limited in ways that are compatible with both
the constitution and public health. The blockchain protocol is the most
accurate system to track gun flow from manufacturer to end user, and
track sales from one gun owner to another. It allows for better privacy
than existing background check systems, and simultaneously link
ownership of a specific gun to a specific individual in an immutable
manner. A blockchain based digital gun safe would improve the
implementation of existing gun laws, maintaining privacy and improving
gun control. Gun control should not be viewed in isolation as a legal
issue that can be solved simply by the creation of more laws. Blockchain
technology, when applied to the financial systems and businesses, can
potentially help create a climate where the rates of suicide and
interpersonal violence are minimized.