confirmed a director of the bureau of alcohol, tobacco and firearms in six years, the agency that works most closely with state and local law enforcement to keep illegal guns out of the hands of criminals, i'd suggest that they make this a priority early in the year. look, like the majority of americans i believe that the second amendment guarantees an individual right to bear arms. this country has a strong tradition of gun ownership that's been handed down from generation to generation. obviously across the country there are regional differences, there are differences between how people feel in urban areas and rural areas. and the fact is the vast majority of gun owners in america are responsible. they buy their guns legally and they use them safely, whether for hunting or sports shooting, collection or protection. but you know what? i am also betting that the