I am some of those. But I am associated with two terrorist organizations: An Eagle Scout and registered Democrat. 
I would rather not see tax money spent on fixing the damages caused by people who are irresponsible with firearms or by situations which would have been preventable absent weakness in current regulation. We spend billions on the damages caused by gun violence and accidental gun deaths/injuries in one form or another. A little money and time with regulation would save a lot more on recovery from mayhem.
I own 3 guns, including one assault rifle (that I admit that I have no business owning or use for except on the target range). I find the NRA’s rhetoric does not represent responsible or sane people. I know what kind of danger I pose to my family and public and act accordingly in terms of safe storage.
I have friends who are cops. None of them ever bring a service pistol or “off duty” with them when we go to bars or hang out. Alcohol and guns do not mix. They don’t want to risk guns being lost or stolen. Guns bring a lethal level of escalation to conflicts one can easily walk away from. One of them has been on the force for over 20 years. He never drew his pistol except on the qualifying range. Beating people within an inch of their lives with a nightstick, radio or flashlight being far more common.
