Truly novel idea?  The sunrising in the east is a novel idea for those who are ignorant.  Kenneshaw, Georgia passed an ordinance back in 1982 requiring mandatory gun ownership.

I'm for freedom.  The freedom to own a gun if you want and the freedom to not own a gun if that is your desire.  Yes, let's force people to do what we think they ought to do.  I hate statists and authoritarians of all stripes.