No, they aren't. They aren't honest in the least - from either side.
There is zero difference.
Doubtful, since there are estimated to be between 200,000,000 and 500,000,000 guns in America already. You're significantly more likely to be injured/killed by medical malpractice than by guns. As far as the "more gets getting guns", I can't think of a more bankrupt argument.
Local gun bans are useless? How's that federal drug ban working out? Good thing kids aren't able to get heroin in their schools.
Perhaps the "government" should instead view concealed weapons as what they are: cheap law enforcement.