Some say the problem would be solved with background checks. But, if a person desires an assault rifle, when its sole use is to quickly kill masses of life and turn it into meat, wouldn't that be a powerful reason to deny anyone from the ability to obtain one?
Some say the Constitution renders them the right to bear arms in a well-regulated militia. If this is confusing to some, why not a new amendment? Does anyone think the creators of the Bill of Rights intended arms would not be regulated?
There are people in our society who get caught up in schemes to violently kill, to get even, to be powerful, etc.