...is that reality just doesn't match up with their beliefs.

The idea that "more guns equals more crime" doesn't hold up, the idea that armed self-defense is vanishingly rare doesn't hold up, the list goes on and on...

If their beliefs conformed to reality, they might make some progress. Of course, if their beliefs conformed to reality, they wouldn't be anti-gun...

This is, of course, assuming that we're not talking about those who use gun-control as a stand-in for simple control -- they're fine with just lying about the situation. I'm talking about those who sincerely believe that guns are a problem, in and of themselves, in direct contradiction of all available facts and logic.

around today, and the smell is worse than ever. They depended so heavily on MSM and its cheap & easy conduit for agitprop, they are amazed that nothing has changed; nay, they are even more behind the eight ball. Always looking for a powerful elite, always hoping for foundation money, always promoting some "new" documentary that will turn the tide. They have become tiresome to folks in general.

All across social media, folks are noticing that The Controllers actions (and inactions!) reveal that they are just posturing. They can't be bothered with researching the issue that they claim to be so invested in. They're not aware of the most basic facts that everyone should know prior to entering the debate. Eg:

What is the definition of a semi-automatic firearm?

What percentage of U.S. firearms are used for criminal purposes?

Generally speaking, what's been going on with the U.S. crime rate since 1990?

What do the vast majority of folks who commit crimes with guns have in common?

Etc., etc., etc.

And of course their willful ignorance prevents them from offering any intelligent input into what can/should be done to get the gun violence rate down further than it currently is. It's always someone else's job to do the homework apparently. Moms demand action, but place absolutely no demands upon themselves beyond shrieking and repeating tedious lies.

1) Most controllers' efforts are driven by the news. They'll speak up when there is a major shooting but most of them don't work around the clock and throughout the year on their cause like most RKBA supporters do.

2) Most controllers are preoccupied with things like assault rifles and high-capacity magazines, even though banning those things would have a negligible impact on crime.

3) Most controllers aren't well-informed about firearms and firearm laws. Controllers who think the average person can buy a machinegun online and have it shipped to their front door aren't doing the cause any favors.