Vtec's point seems pretty reasonable. I don't think it will have much of an impact on gun violence but even some is better than none.

Quote Originally Posted by Whizbang View Post
the issue is thinking that "bad guys" give a crap about laws. Generally, the law they intend to break by using a gun out weighs any gun law measure. If someone really wants a gun, they WILL get one.
....By restricting the guns, they will find another way (or even still a gun). Think prohibiation and how that worked out.
The point isn't that it will stop bad guys from ever getting a gun. The point is that the good guys won't accidentally enable them. You are right that we can't completely stop criminals from getting guns but does that mean we should throw up our hands and not bother to take even the smallest steps? Only passing laws that no one will ever violate doesn't seem like a good way to govern.