Business as usual doesn't cut it. Automatic weapons serve little purpose so yes they should be banned and other weapons could be highly regulated. Regulations of a rifle or a handgun does not take away anyone's freedom. Regulations seldom equal a ban and the right to defend one self is still there. It's like we have speed limits (regulations) to avoid reckless drivers. In no way does that mean someone is banned from driving or there won't be speeders. But it does set the ground rules for civilized behavior. Good drivers/bad drivers is immaterial for we all pay the price for the abuser. If the abuser is caught he pays a large fine or maybe even prison time. Not much difference in dealing with gun owners where the majority may be good but there will be consequences for the bad ones. Nothing in life is a free for all when driving or buying a gun.