Bae: I don't know where you're getting your numbers from but let's go with your 99%+ of polite, law-abiding types. Why do you think they all (or even most) would consider limiting gun access a punishment? I consider it a privilege to live in a country where I don't have to carry an assault weapon to protect myself. I do consider it a privilege to live in a country where I can count on my government to protect me from unrest. I'm grateful I live where I know I can trust my government and based on it's long history of pretty good, trustworthy actions [not flawless, but good] I believe my trust has been earned.