The gun debate is all about fear. Most of those advocating for increased gun control are doing from a position of fear. Afraid that they or their friends/family could be a victim a crime committed by a gun. Many laws are created from a position of fear. How many billions per year do we spend on airline security because we’re fearful of 9/11 happening again.
I’m a lot more fearful of a government that has the power to actually enforce and maintain a total ban on guns than a random idiot that uses a gun to commit a crime.