Originally Posted by 6South

What fucking planet do you live on? We already have background checks for every weapon purchase, waiting periods in multiple states (as well as full blown gun bans regardless of constitutional compliance). Gun shows have the same requirements as any gun shop - a federal background check, valid ID, etc.

What people oppose are further bans and regulations that only affect legal, compliant gun owners.

Criminals do not buy their guns legally. They steal them or buy them illegally from someone else who stole them. Gun owners are sick and tired of endless legal hoops and regulations that have zero effect on crime.

This country really is stuffed full of sheep, easily led on whatever issue the TV is pushing. When all the added regulations and even full blown bans in various places make absolutely no difference in crime that should tell you something. No amount of regulation or banning will stop criminals, period.

The only group putting assault rifles into the hands of violent criminals en masse would be the ATF. Come up with a rational explanation for that one and then ask yourself why the Feds would want to ban guns. It's sure as hell not to reduce crime or stop mass murders.