Cain supports states-rights. That is how this country was formed. Cain is absolutely correct and he does not want the right to own guns infringed by ANYONE. I personally am glad that my state (NJ) does background checks before issuing a gun permit because I truly only want law abiding CITIZENS to have guns. I do wish my state would allow carry and concealed though for all registered owners.
Maybe they ought to do a background check before exercising other inalienable Rights. Like going to church on Sundays to only approved Churches and maybe a permit to speak in public...
A permit requirement is an infringement. And just TRY to get a carry permit here; if you're not connected, darned near impossible.