The NRA has convinced many that any discussion about reducing gun deaths is an attempt to end gun ownership in the USA. This is one of the most despicable lies ever told by a lobbying group as it has resulted in no action and many deaths that could have been prevented. 
The issue is "what can we do to reduce gun related deaths in our country" and is not "should we ban all guns in our country". 
As a gun owner I believe gun owning Americans should be part of the solution and not part of the problem on this very critical issue. The NRA refusal to join in this discussion paints all gun owners as gun fanatics unwilling to engage in reasonable discussion to help reduce the carnage. We are not and I hope other gun owners join me and stand up for common sense and sanity,