Different issue....I was merely pointing out the core philosophical problem. You, nor I, nor anyone...can legislate morality. As you said....government can define a law....but it doesn't stop people from breaking it. Legislation for, or against guns, doesn't change the moral compass of the individual. It 'might' make it harder to acquire a gun/ammo but that seems to be the bigger debate here. Also...driving a speeding car on a public highway is a bit different than regulating/legislating against a back alley illegal arms sale...but you're overall point is noted.
I've never owned a gun or hunted so I have 'no dog' in this race. I certainly want our government to take steps to ensure our safety as best they can. Interestingly, I got into this discussion with a Dem leaning friend of mine yesterday and he quoted a lot of what I've seen here about "protecting the masses over the rights of the individual." I agreed with him and then asked him a few questions about how he viewed the Patriot act. He got very quiet and didn't really give me a concrete answer. I'm not saying this to be snarky at all..... I just find it interesting how people (of both parties) view the two issues juxtaposed. Individual rights vs collective safety. It's a challenge.