We do not need to have a conversation about the NRA. We need to have a conversation about Chicago.
And why do we have a gang problem? Primarily because of the "War on Drugs."
We cannot seem to learn from history. Last time we saw this problem was during prohibition. Same smuggling, violent turf wars, police raids, etc. The war on drugs has simply gone on longer than prohibition, so it has become more systemic.
Make something the masses crave illegal, and someone will find away to get it to them... and someone else will see that $ and want a piece of the action.
Prohibition was repealed, and no one kills each other over alcohol's distribution any longer. Related crimes, like drinking and driving, have been reduced through social means (eg MADD campaigns) and could be reduced further w/ stronger enforcement/penalties.
-rvb