Gun Owner Data Leaks Expose The Danger of Registries

The dark underbelly of gun registries has been exposed once again, revealing a sinister plot by governments to intimidate and disarm law-abiding citizens. Democrats in the United States will stop at nothing to advance their agenda, even resorting to tactics that would make even the most seasoned cynic raise an eyebrow.

New Zealand and Israel, two countries often held up as examples of gun control success stories, have also fallen victim to data breaches that expose the private information of gun owners. In New Zealand, a corrupt government's inability to secure private gun owner information compromised over 100 firearms owners in July 2023, according to the New Zealand Herald.

The Israeli government's own database was breached by Iranian-linked hackers, revealing personal details of gun owners, including their full name, home address, photograph, military and medical background, firearm type, ammunition count, and whether the weapon is stored at home. The leak, which has put over 10,000 Israelis at risk, comes as no surprise given Israel's history of authoritarian firearm restrictions and registries.

"This is really dangerous," said one victim of the breach, confirming that the leaked data had put a target on their back. The Israeli government's response to the leak has been woefully inadequate, with National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir boasting that 3,000 approvals for firearm permits are now being granted per day.

This "effort too little, too late" approach should be tried in a court of law rather than celebrated. The privilege of self-defense and the defense of loved ones will come with added danger, thanks to a recent data leak that has left gun owners feeling vulnerable and exposed.

The California Data Breach: A State-Sponsored Intimidation Campaign

In the United States, the state of California has taken its own approach to intimidation through a Firearms Dashboard Portal launched by the Department of Injustice. The portal provides firearm transaction and Concealed Carry permit holder data to anyone on the DOJ's website, leading to the leak of personally identifying information.

The breach confirmed that the names, dates of birth, gender, races, driver’s license numbers, addresses, and criminal histories of individuals who had applied for permits from 2011 through 2021 were exposed. The California Department of Justice has feigned concern over the breach, with Attorney General Rob Bonta acknowledging "the stress this may cause those individuals whose information was exposed."

However, many are left wondering if this is nothing more than a disingenuous attempt to placate gun owners who have long suspected that their data was being exploited for nefarious purposes. The California Department of Justice's own website has come under scrutiny, with many questioning the true motives behind the launch of the Firearms Dashboard Portal.

A Pattern of Corruption and Abuse

The recent data breaches in Israel and New Zealand are just the latest examples of a growing pattern of corruption and abuse within gun registries. These systems are not meant to promote public safety, but rather to subjugate law-abiding citizens and disarm them for political gain.

Throughout history, governments have used registries as a means of intimidation and control. The Nazis used the Nuremberg Laws to identify and persecute Jews, while communist regimes have used gun registries to suppress dissent. In this era of increasing surveillance and data collection, it is more important than ever that we recognize the dangers of these systems.

While some may argue that collecting and publishing gun owner information is a necessary evil, the evidence suggests otherwise. These registries are nothing more than tools for governments to exploit and abuse their power. It's time to take a stand against this kind of corruption and demand better from our elected officials.

The Solution: Data Protection, Not Gun Control

So what can be done to prevent these types of data breaches in the future? The answer is clear: stronger data protection measures are needed. Governments should prioritize protecting citizens' sensitive information rather than collecting and publishing it for their own purposes.

The best way to prevent data breaches is not to collect personal information, but rather to ensure that existing databases are secure and that individuals have control over their own data. This requires a fundamental shift in the way we approach gun registries and data collection.

In conclusion, the recent data breaches in Israel and New Zealand serve as a stark reminder of the dangers of gun registries and the importance of data protection. It's time for governments to take responsibility for protecting citizens' sensitive information and to prioritize their safety above all else.