Are they foolproof? Not at all. But aside from more inspections to prevent code violations, what additional steps are there? Preventing doors from being locked? Providing better battering devices for police? Banning fire?

The way I see it, the pro-gun lobby and enthusiasts have so successfully barred the door to future attempts at legislation that most consider it a topic un-worthy of discussion.

And, again, I say all of this not even really believing that more gun legislation is the answer. These are the better options:

- Better, easier to access healthcare (including mental health resources -- this is something that most western countries should improve)

- Close the income discrepancy between the wealthy and poor which will open up advancement opportunities for lower income families and individuals

- Decriminalize certain drugs, or at least possession

- De-emphasize incarceration over re-habilitation in the prison system (for profit prisons? Jesus...)

Address the perceived necessity for weapons rather than the weapons themselves.