Mr. Quirk, like the rest of us, is frustrated with our inability to stop or even slow down the ever-increasing incidence (or, if you prefer, incidents) of mass shootings.  His suggestion is extreme and would require a Constitutional amendment which would never be passed and, even if passed, could never be enforced.  That said, I share and respect his concern over the epidemic of mass shootings.  You suggest his ideas are "a joke."  OK, perhaps they're extreme and uworkable....I'll agree with you on that one.  But, let's work together to discuss some ideas which might accomplish the end he seeks......an America safer from the mass shootings we've been seeing.  Do you have some ideas you might share regarding possible solutions?  I'd be interested in reading your ideas. 

thanks and regards, Gary