Letterman Throws Down on Guns: 'For the Love of Christ! When Are We Gonna Do Something?'

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55. IMHO the general argument regarding celebrities with bodyguards

is that some do not want to extend the same ability for self-protection to those who cannot afford armed security.

Regarding UBC; open NICS to private sellers or set a reasonable (there's that devilish word) fee for a FFL to conduct a BGC. Since you're compensating the dealer for his time it should be pegged to a fraction of the average hourly rate for someone in a similar position of responsibility; about $25 sounds appropriate.

Regarding magazine size; I don't see that having much impact on crime. Most criminal firearm use doesn't involve more that 3 or 4 shots. I don't recall who proposed it, but for handguns the magazine should be flush with the magazine well; for long guns 20-30 is appropriate as this is what is commonly used by LEO/military.

Regarding more demanding written tests; no argument from me as long as passage of the test is married to "shall issue". You have to know the rules of the road to operate a vehicle on a public road; the same should be true to carry in public. The test wouldn't be too stringent; review the use of force continuum, understand was a "reasonable fear of death/serious bodily harm" actually means and understand restrictions on shooting "fleeing felons" as per TN v Garner. I could even agree to restrictions on carry of long guns in a non-rural environment as these weapons are not commonly used for self defense due to a lack of practicality.