It's nice that Ms. Hiatt took the time to write this letter about firearms misconceptions. However, there were some misconceptions of her own evident.
"Gun laws are to stop the sales of firearms illegally..." Were that the only reason for gun laws there'd likely be no debate. However, some gun laws, based almost entirely on appearance and other frivolity,  exist to limit the types of firearms law abiding citizens may own (but don't affect criminals).
"...owners want to use firearms for hunting — never in a destructive manner." So, shooting an animal with a .308 is not destructive? Then there are some gun owners who don't hunt but engage in shooting sports and some keep and bear arms for self-defense.
I agree with her last sentence: "As a society we need to start a discussion so that we can solve this matter together and in a civil manner." But if both sides keep shouting at each other, it's not likely to happen.
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