Please don’t try to convince me that they are necessary for home or personal protection. I’m not anti-gun and I own firearms with which I can defend myself and my home and property without having to expend dozens of rounds spraying down the area.
Another issue is arming teachers. The odds of a minimally trained person succeeding as a gunslinger in a public setting are questionable. Many of us with relevant experience know that there is a world of difference between bringing down an elk at a hundred meters or blazing away at paper targets and a firefight with somebody who wants you dead.
Take assault weapons out of the public arena, make possession a felony and stop selling any firearms without a complete background check and proof of competence. Our forefathers would understand.
