Private ownership of firearms is a constitutional right.

Villas - Private ownership of firearms is a constitutional right. It is not a privilege, even though our state treats it as such. The failure of government to deal with violent criminals has created generations of violent, irresponsible young people who have no regard for human life and no ability to resolve conflict. Responsible people use firearms daily in our country for sport, hunting, and self defense. If you don't trust yourself with a gun, don't buy one. Depriving law-abiding gun owners of their rights will have the wrong outcome when it comes to violent crime. Punish the criminal.