An idiot, my brother-in-law, posted on facebook a comparison, or suggested comparison, of abortion to gun purchases:
What if we treated every young man who wants to buy a gun like every woman who wants an abortion.
1. 48 hr waiting period
2. Doctor's note providing awareness
3. Parental permission
4. Forced viewing of a video showing effects of gun violence
5. Close all but one gun shop, or make him cross state lines to purchase
6. Force time off work and stay overnight
7. Make him walk gauntlets of protestors telling him not to do it.
Compare this to reality (in several states - and increasing)
1. 72 hr waiting period in many states
2. Permit to purchase and/or possess in many states
3. Permission from the government after background checks
4. Most states require FFL to review with purchaser
5. Many communities do not allow gun dealers, and recently many permits are being voided
6. This is strictly a medical procedure situation
7. Many anti-gun groups stage protests to harass buyers, and they often do so inside stores.