For Gun Laws, Common Sense Isn't Common

I saw this recent story on the President Biden calling on Congress to enact "common sense" gun laws.  By calling it common sense, they are hoping to make this gun control sound non-controversial.  Don't fall for it.  He's asking for universal background checks, assault weapon (standard semi-auto rifles) bans, "high" capacity magazine bans and ending immunity for gun manufacturers. 

These proposed laws will not make Americans any safer.  Common sense should tell us that criminals don't obey the law.  Gun laws only make it harder for law abiding citizens to protect ourselves. 

The final line in the article was also interesting to me:  "I've always believed that we should get background checks done because it's probably the most popular measure," Murphy said. "And once Republicans see the sky doesn't fall, we can work on other things."

Senator Murphy is basically referring to what is sometimes called the "snowball effect."  Just like a snowball rolling down a hill will get larger, once one law gets passed it is easier to pass more.  Gun owners should stand strong together in opposition to ALL forms of gun control.   Check out my gun rights page for more information on how you can get involved.