[Jack Hammer]

“Once it is clear that ownership is contingent on government approval, then the restrictions on approval can gradually be increased to reduce the number of firearm owners. This is already underway in Massachusetts.”

Not true. The Massachusetts-based Gun Owners Action League (GOAL) recently secured a substantial gain in the legislature, as politicans bowed to the weight of public opinion among an increased number of firearms owners.

[marktwain]

I was under the impression that last year, long gun ownership was “shall issue”, and that now it is contingent, to some extent, on permit issuer's discretion.