I think that there are some areas of agreement, places where even the NRA agrees. For instance, glorifying firearms and violence in movies, TV, and video games. Let's start there.

Here's the NRA on gun control legislation.

Another area is teaching safety -- including, but not limited to, firearms safety -- to kids. Young kids can be taught "don't touch, get an adult" and older ones more sophisticated practices (e.g., keep people away, especially other kids; get a cop or adult). One of the biggest and best things that could be taught is that a gun is NOT a toy (but see my thing about movies!). But when I say "safety" I mean all areas of safety, not just guns. Kids are hurt in way too many ways, from falls to burns to car accidents, and many of these injuries could be prevented.

There's two ways we could start. And I KNOW that even the NRA is in favor of teaching firearms safety -- their "Eddie Eagle" program has received awards.

No, before you say it, I'm NOT and never have been a member of the National Rifle Association. I am a member of the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association (NMLRA), which is another thing ENTIRELY, believe me! (Where else could you see a guy dressed in the full blue-and-buff of an officer of the American Revolution walking amongst tipis and 18th C. tents, a commercial-sized videocamera on his shoulder and a sword in a hanger at his side?)