The problem with gun control, generally speaking
Since passage of the Gun Control Act of 1968 there have been many, many legislative efforts to increase controls over possession, transfers, keeping, and bearing firearms.
Those that support (unconstitutional) infringements on the right to keep and bear arms will always argue that (a) gun control laws are good, (b) existing gun control laws are just not comprehensive enough to prevent gun crimes and accidents, and (c) just a little more legislation is needed.
The result has been a concerted effort at incrementally destroying the second amendment via small legislative and regulatory steps, always described as "common sense" measures.
Also, groups that would completely disarm the American public have found that they cannot openly discuss their ultimate goals. Even the names of several groups have been changed to disguise their true intentions.
When discussing proposed regulations or legislation with those inclined to support gun control generally, I point these facts out. Then I ask these people to tell me exactly what level of gun control they propose as a final solution. Then I ask them if they would support a ten-year or twenty-year moratorium on additional legislation or regulation following enactment of what they have stated that they want. The results are always the same; no one who supports gun control is ever willing to close the door on future controls.
This is why it is important for those of us who support individual liberty (over government control) to draw a line in the sand. We must communicate very clearly that we will not accept nor abide by any additional gun control measures.
I have a great deal of fun here in Colorado. Our state constitution, while similar to the US Constitution, states that the right of the people to keep and bear arms "shall not be questioned", rather than "shall not be infringed". When an elected or appointed government official speaks out in favor of some gun control measure, I point out to that person that (a) when he/she assumed office an oath was sworn to support and defend the Constitution of the State of Colorado, (b) the he/she has just publicly violated that oath of office, and (c) the only honorable course of action is to resign from office immediately. Very entertaining, but unfortunately none of these bozos have chosen to do the honorable thing as yet!
