Gun Control & RKBA

I'm fine identifying gun laws as "regulations". Calling them "controls" implies that prevention is possible which clearly is overcome often by those with sufficient motivation, patience and resources.

I believe in the NICS database which the FBI now operates. I like the idea of making this system available to individuals for private sales at a local police station or sheriff's office. I like the idea of a license system at the state level for those who want to carry. State standards for licenses that meet federal standards should be accepted nationwide by all states.

People arrested and charged with crimes while in possession of a firearm (I would hope) have that firearm confiscated and not to be returned until and unless found not guilty. The feds should pony up dollars to help abate interstate crime, firearms trafficking and assisting underfunded local LE departments.

No, bad things would become more widespread without laws. I think everyone's idea of good and evil is rather uniform but not everyone has the same idea of a safe speed for freeways and alleys. I think most people follow good advice about drinking and driving because they want to remain safe and not risk an accident. I think gun owners target shoot at a range because they know it's dangerous to start firing (without a proper backstop) in their backyards.

I think doing whatever is possible and reasonable to empower people is generally the best option.