Gun Control & RKBA

On point one: The background check isn't a background check. It is a partial criminal records search. 40% of reporting agencies don't because it's all voluntary. There are periods that the FBI can't issue a crime report because not enough agencies report data. Further the check doesn't look a social media that so often contains hate speech, threats and signals of self harm. Beyond that it doesn't contact the people who are most qualified to comment on the fitness of gun ownership: Family and Employer. Perhaps throw in LEO.

On point two: Leaping to the extreme of either/or, one/zero or guns/take all guns is a false choice. There are a host of things that can mitigate the carnage. Look at point one above. How about adding semi autos to the NFA list? How about safe storage laws? How about MADD approach to gun ownership?

Point 3: It seems that you are aware of what I've said already; there are laws against using guns in crime and enhanced sentences. That they aren't enforced is another issue, mostly funding. Take the ATF for instance. They are charged with policing the gun distribution system yet funding and staffing won't allow more than a small % of dealership inspections. When an executive order directs an action the NRA and NSSF is strong enough to pressure congress to defeat it. What, as a responsible gun owner, have you personally done to change that? Until the vast majority if gun owners like yourself get involved at the grass roots level it won't change and the whole issue of gun ownership will be under scrutiny.

Point 4: That's exactly what I've said. He shouldn't have had a gun but he did. He did for all the reasons I've given above.

Look, I don't give a lot of money to the anti violence movement but I give what I can. I promote my viewpoint here and other places whenever I can. I am active in bringing up gun violence AND gun safety legislation every opportunity I have. I attend demonstrations and add my number to the crowd. Join me on this. I'm not your enemy. Inaction is your enemy.