Aint that the truth, Just Bill- of course, Criminals (being Criminals) don't worry about that! Never ceases to amaze me, the stupidity of people that would penalize law abiding citizens in an effort to control the lawless.
But, being a solution guy, I would provide this guidance: "take away the Citizen Penalty for owning/carrying a gun, and tighten the noose on those that use a deadly weapon in the commision of a crime". It' only common sense.
-Simon