My major party opponents both fail utterly to understand this, and their positions on gun control are virtually the same. I say we should close the gun show loophole by closing gun shows altogether, and the law sides with my position. With the current level of gun violence and death occurring in this country, I find it pathetic that both major parties cling to a safe position in the center of the political spectrum, instead of advocating for meaningful change. Crime and criminals are the problem. Not law abiding citizens.
Lets do what Richmond, Virginia did a few years ago.
Strictly enforce the laws on the books and watch crime go down. Check the Cato Report. When the potential victim is thought to be armed, the thug looks for another victim. Many more crimes are prevented in this country by people able to defend themselves than are committed by criminals with guns. Check what has happened in England and Australia since a gun ban went into effect.