I actually really agree with you, Chris. It is no business of the government what kind of firearms i own or sell or buy. same with my car, how much i drive, etc.

however, I recognize that in this world we live in, to let convicted felons legally purchase weapons is not going to fly, and really shouldn't. sure, some will buy them illegally, but when they get caught they get another felony conviction, on their way to 3 strikes.

At this point, we have to look at what is reasonable to the general public. unfortunately, the general public are idiots (as seen in the last 8 elections (maybe more) and the fact that honey boo boo is a hit show, among others).

hopefully someday we can fix this mess, but for the near future, we're pretty much screwed. I know that is kind of a defeatist attitude, but I think I am being a realist here.