Neither am I, Lilo. That's all I've been trying to say for the past week. I'd never want to put limitations on handgun, shotgun or hunting rifle ownership for those who qualify. Just the military style repeat weapons (I'm going out of my way not to call them assault weapons for fear of mislabeling them and offending their supporters). But you're right, both sides see any kind of concession as a slippery slope of some kind, which I think is ridiculous. But that's what I get for being in the middle politically. Everyone hates my opinions .