Well, there’s an obvious way for Republicans to respond. Just like the ‘TSA pre-check’, allow people to have a back-ground check done & then get a card. If you hold that card, you can purchase a gun without further interference. If your friend or family member has a card, no issues with sharing or giving a gun. But it should be permanent, & only to be cancelled if you commit a crime which would prohibit you from owning a gun.
How about if you’re found GUILTY of committing a crime? But then again, why should you need a card if you are an upstanding law abiding citizen anyway. Same for CCW.