Have You Ever Lost Someone To Gun Violence?

Yes, beardo, I must say I figured this thread would be derailed by flames 15-20 feet high.

I understand much better now. I see why some have taken offense and that was not my intent. I don't have an issue with anyone responsibly handling a firearm. My position is that, and I know this is where we disagree, with greater restrictions on guns, ownership, availability, and right to bare/carry, the ability of a criminal to have a gun is restricted, because if they are not already in jail, they are just one us, anonymous and free to commit their crimes. If the law of the land is no guns, someone selling, moving or using one is going to attract much more attention and makes it easier for them to be apprehended. If nobody wants guns available, it's preventative. If everyone can have a gun, it's reactionary. Neither one stops crime completely. It's just 2 different approaches.