An outstanding speech on gun violence

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15. I see no upside to either #2 or #3.

I just don't think either of those measures - no matter how successful they are at removing those items from society can actually greatly impact incidence of crime. This is simply because they don't already comprise or enable any significant component of current crime and these two issues generate the most pushback. They might be scary to others and have no meaningful necessity - but there are other factors much more responsible for the american public health gun problem.

I think the four absolute best things we could do are:
1) 100% background checks - just make everyone go through an FFL
2) Tighter NICS checks - Tighten reporting requirements for a more comprehensive database.
3) Actually prosecute incidents where prohibited persons try and buy guns.
4) Mandatory sentencing for violent & domestic crime involving firearms