In addition to much harsher background checks (obligatory everywhere! looking at you gun trade shows), further restrictions on crazy guns and ammo, a longer licensing process, and making laws more like in MD where they aren't obligated to give you a license but you actually have to convince them you need it for a valid reason, I think we need safe storage legislation. Like an owner has to provide credible proof that they have a foolproof way of storing it in their homes without kids being able to access it, or it being stolen.
As for the idea of outlawing all guns in general, "taking away all guns" , its not only unrealistic but its going to make compromise on the issue nigh impossible in this country. And for all the stupid rhetoric and backwards thinking of a lot of the republican party these days, one of the things that is kinda true is that outlawing guns wouldnt take away the illegal firearms in this country. There are a lot. Granted they probably started as legal guns, but I think a lot are also probably smuggled in by cartels.
All that said, hunting is a vital skill, there's nothing wrong with knowing your way around a firearm, and being able to protect yourself from home intrusion, especially in a country that actually does have a legitimately high amount of guns in the hands of criminals.
But, maybe a crossbow or something is all anyone needs. And open/concealed carry is a little weird. I don't know much about the statistics but it doesn't seem immediately beneficial. We don't really need vigilantes. Then again, in NY they are trying change the way civilians handle active shooter situations and actually telling them to take them down if they get a clear safe shot.
Idk, its a complicated issue, and like with all controversial issues, the worst thing you can do is be totally one-sided and uncompromising about it. People feel the way they feel about it for a reason, not just because they "dont get it". Their schema is different. Thats why its controversial.
