Now is the time. Today is the day

And it's simple, too, and uncomplicated:

--Background check required on all purchases, regardless of the place, to confirm mental stability and criminal history;

--30-day waiting period for all weapons purchases;

--Reinstate the assault weapons ban. There is no good use or purpose of assault weapons for hunting but for mowing down people quickly.

No one responsible or connected to reality is saying no guns anywhere. We just need some realistic, enforceable restraints on what's out there and who has them, that's all.