Victoria — I don’t think you are familiar with the Mean Streets. I took a bus through Watts (Los Angeles) and saw a LOT. California is one of those states that does demand background checks when selling a firearm — and we Still have a too high per capita homicide rate. Again — those who won’t follow the law are exempt from all Reason. Make mandatory background checks nationwide and you will still have a problem. Did you know that under Obama’s DOJ that in 2014 there were on the order of 80,000 people caught lying on their background checks? Do you know how many Eric’s Holder’s department prosecuted? You won’t believe this but please look it up for yourself — Sixty Six. 66. What good did those background checks do?