I agree, I have been pushing for a national carry law for years and that is something that makes sense. Maybe we are talking different things here. What I am saying is a total gun ban, like the total drug ban does nothing. Restricting certain types of weapons, sure we have done that for years. Passing more laws that no one enforces however changes nothing. A consistent handgun ownership law at the national level, you got my support for that. You and I both agree NY sets the bar pretty darn high (as it should be for conceal carry. I actually think NY has a pretty darn good system before allowing a private citizen that much responsibility.

Now as far as some of the characterization I read about gun owners on this thread. It is border line bigot. I can assure you gun owners range from every walk of life. We are not hot headed, simple "country folk" who shoot critters for our meals. We are from every walk of life and I will bet my bottom dollar in your family your dad or grand dad owned guns also. So you characterize yourself when you say that.