The whole gun argument has been rendered ludicrous by the "slippery slope" mentality of both sides. The NRA types are so afraid of overregulation that they fight any attempt at regulation--even if it attempts to keep private citizens from purchasing nuclear weapons. And the anti-gun types are terrified that any that explicitly permit gun purchases of any kind will automatically lead to armed anarchy.

It's pretty clear that there are some people who should be kept away from guns. It would be nice if the question of "how" could be resolved in some rational manner.