Gun control

[Zazzy]

absolutely refuses to even have a conversation about how to make gun laws which make life safer- laws forcing parents to keep guns safe

I'm all for it.

, designing smart guns.

There are many safer designs now.

Could you elaborate on the safer designs?

I would like to see stricter background checks and fewer permits issued overall.

What would that look like practically?

They seem to always construct the strawman of "You're trying to take my guns away!" The horse is clearly out of the barn on gun ownership,

If I understand your point here - I think I agree.

Are we agreeing about the strawman, the horse being out of the barn, or both?

Is there REALLY that great a fear that having a conversation about regulating guns will devolve into banning guns- which everyone knows will never happen?

You got that right.

Which did I get right? That the fear is that great, or that everyone knows guns are not going to be banned, or both?

I am willing - Are those who are afraid of guns or naive willing to do the same?

I am both afraid of guns and naive about them. That is why I am asking you to help me understand them and the culture that protects them so fiercely.