[Douglas Jr.]

I usually stay out of political discussion concerning US matters and its 2nd Amendment (which I admire) as I am not a US citizen and live abroad.

HOWEVER, I live in a country (Brazil) that is a screaming proof on how gun control DOES NOT work - or, if you prefer, only work against law abbiding citizens. Since the passing of a very restrictive law in 2003, that actually ended the right of an ordinary citizen of carrying a self defense weapon and almost make it impossible to even own a firearm, crime rate sky rocketed. You just need to see what is going on in Rio de Janeiro. Criminals (no matter their motivation) just don't give a damn for laws, that's the fact. Hence only the good people is affected, as they die denfeseless.

Again, I'm not a "Apocalypse Profeth" that claim something only to sow terror to the other party. I am currently living in country were the crime became widespread because of the same agenda you are now facing in US. It took 15 long years (and 60,000 murders per year) to have the chance to regain our rights again. But it is under discussion at the Brazilian Congress.

My advice: do NOT give up your rights, fight for the 2nd Amendment - even if you think it is not perfect. If they manage to score even the small concession, they will claim for more.
Words of someone that was in your place, years ago.