""This has been true for various issues over the years. Think same-sex marriage, marijuana, paid family leave, and of course gun laws themselves. If other like-minded states enact similar laws, we could close gun stores in much of the northeast and the west coast. If the law succeeds in reducing gun violence, other states across the political divide may also become interested in following. In our polarized political world, it’s easy to forget that many common-sense gun policies like background checks and waiting periods already enjoy broad support.""