MeBeJedi said:

Background checks and such would make it very difficult for many of these types to aquire weapons legally.

But not impossible. A responsible American citizen with a clean criminal history is not, in any way, being deprived of their right to own a weapon in this scenario.

A delay in a right is an infringement of a right. We don't delay freedom of speech, so why do we allow the right to own a gun to be delayed? States like Arizona have instant checks in place that work very well and they have a low crime rate.

And just so you know, an American citizen with a clean criminal history is being deprived of their right to own a firearm in states like New York where they require permits and registration. If you can speak your mind on a street corner, why can't a citizen with a clean criminal record buy a gun without needing a permit in the state of New York?

Contrary to what's reported, buying a gun is nothing like buying a gallon of milk. Paperwork is almost always filled out. Background checks are performed (either 10 day waits or instant checks). It's even a felony for a felon to simply touch a firearm. The problem is, no one ever goes after them and prosecutes them. People have failed the background checks in states like California and not been prosecuted at all. Maybe if we just started enforcing the laws on the books we'd have fewer criminals on the streets.