I agree with you Lew...but the 'nuts' usually don't get their weapons legally. Here in Cali-disarmya, it's next to impossible to get a CC license, unless you carry diamonds, large amounts of cash or are a sworn officer of the law. So, consequently the only one's with firearms are the cops and bad guys. The exception being the vendors or jewelry salemen who are licensed.
After the unfortunate school shooting in Oakland last week, their Mayor started the rant about gun control again. If the guy had gone in with a pickax and hacked them up instead, would they be calling for outlawing and controlling pickaxes? A weapon is only a deadly object in the hands of a killer. That killer will find a way to kill, however available. Leaving average law abiding citizens unarmed just makes them an easy target. I believe with the proper training as indicated above, anyone who would be otherwise qualified should be able to have a reasonable weapon with which to protect life and home. The U.S.Constitution gives us that right.
This whole issue is about government control over so many parts of our lives. It has grown increasingly intrusive since 9/11 and has no signs of letting up. Unfortunately, our government forgets they work at the will of the people, not the other way around.