Foxtrot, the problem with your suggestion (and any gun "compromise" suggestion) is made clear when you compare it to any of the other rights we are guaranteed. The most simple one for example sake is the First Amendment though. Are people required to take a class in order to use free speech, or freedom of religion? How many times have you had to go through a background check before you utilized your free speech?
My suggestion is that ALL gun laws are dropped, in exchange for anyone who wants to own a gun, must show that they have a homeowners/renters insurance policy. Unfortunately, I thought of that idea right at the same time that dick head politician had a similar idea. The only problem was, he threw in a bunch of extra bullshit that NO insurance company would ever agree to. For example, if your gun were to get stolen, you are responsible for anything that it is involved in. Not even car insurance works that way. Thank God that proposal wasn't passed.
