Putting the arguments for Liberal Democrat or Conservative Republican blame aside, because both parties are in collusion on about every issue,
I see gun control as being merely hitting what you aim at.
The first red flag pops up when you look at the well regulated militias who protect the free states. They have been regulated by the federal government for years now and are usually the first to be shoved into harms way. Followed closely by the reserves, then the regulars.
There is too much back door wrangling going on in many states and the congress to turn our constitutional rights into privileges.
Regulating and recording ammunition purchases is just another way to circumvent our rights. Loading your own ammo really won't work either, because they'll just regulate and record your powder and percussion cap shell purchases.
Catch 22? Hell yes!
I hate dictators! It's a pity that most are unable to recognize them.

Ostriches with their heads buried I suppose.