The thing is, that’s not true. Have you got any idea how frustrating it is to tell somebody that you think it’s logical that a gun owner should have to prove they can responsibly handle a gun before being allowed to own one only to have them respond with some stat about taking away guns ? That right there is why everybody is sick of engaging with gun rights folks, many who call themselves moderate will accuse everybody else of trying to take away their guns. It makes you look insane. “ I just think taking a course before you can own a gun makes sense, just like a car” “ you know if you take away all the guns the bad guys will still get guns” “...” You guys have alienated yourselves honestly. How do you expect people who are sick of seeing kids die in school shootings, kids shooting each other at home because their parents didn’t keep track of their guns properly too view you ? When you throw up your defenses right away you act like you care more about your guns than the 3 year old who just got shot. But I don't want to actively advocating for gun ownership for basically the same reason: there should be more restrictions than there are, but it's all-or-nothing with everyone.