I am hugely in favor of gun regulation. I want there to be serial numbers and identification. NO gun shows, at all. Everyone who buys a gun should have their picture, address, etc. in the same way we do cars. Strong background checks, and no guns for convicted violent felons.
On the other hand, beyond that caveat, I don't really see the need to make gun regulation any more strict that "car regulation"
1. Felons can't get guns. Legally.
2. There are background checks. When I got my handgun they had to run me both through the local and FBI databases. If I wanted a concealed weapons permit, I'd have to get my fingerprints done.
3. They have records of your address, SS#, phone number, DL, etc. Just not a picture.