Why do we cede this territory? Do we require a civics test before people vote? Do we require English Comp courses before people write? Do we require Toastmasters membership before people speak in public?
Individuals are responsible for exercising their individual right responsibly and accepting the consequences if they don't. I would argue that irresponsible voting and reckless journalism ultimately cost more lives than one nut with an AR. It may not be as immediate or visible, but it is every bit as fatal.
Excellent points all.
Your points definitely hit the mark (no pun intended). The right to bare arms IMHO is God given. The right to protect oneself and his/her family also God given. If the government has the ability to “test” someone prior to “allowing” them to have a firearm.. imagine what can exclude a person? Church going Christian? No.. you can’t have one. Conservative political, social, economic views? No, you can’t have a gun. Have children? No, you can’t have a gun.