EXHIBIT NO. 114.-Photograph of weapons seized by the Atlanta, Ga., Police Department. (Handguns, rifles, and shotguns) EXHIBIT NO. 115.-Photograph of weapons seized by the Atlanta, Ga., Police Department. (Rifles and sawed-off shotguns) EXHIBIT NO. 116.-Photograph of weapons seized by the Atlanta, Ga., Police Department. (Rifles, shotguns, and sawed-off rifles and shotguns) Mr. JENKINS. I believe the control and regulation of firearms can best be compared with the licensing and control of the motor vehicle. They are both among our greatest assets in the hands of responsible people. But they both become an instrument of death and destruction when improperly used, or placed in the hands of the irresponsible. There was a time when a license to drive an automobile was considered an inherent right. But, our streets and highways became congested to the point where it was necessary to initiate a program of control Today, a license to drive is considered a privilege, subject to rigid regulation and control. This change of public thinking was necessitated in order to protect the law abiding from the lawless, incompetent and irresponsible. In my opinion, we have reached the same point in the regulation and control of firearms. This report could be duplicated by most of the cities over the Nation, especially those in the South. I believe we are badly in need of help and legislation at the Federal level. |