Imagine you've been waiting for your favorite band to come to town. The tickets finally go on sale, and you're told there's a months-long waiting period. In the meantime, scalpers swoop in, buying tickets from under the table sources, and suddenly the concert's overrun with folks who don't even know the lyrics to the band's biggest hit!
That's kind of like the gun situation. Longer waiting periods might deter some impulsive buyers, sure, but they might also encourage a booming black market, where control and regulation are far more difficult. If we could ensure that every firearm transaction happened above board, we'd have much more control over who gets their hands on these weapons.
So, here's my curveball to you: how could we deter dangerous individuals from acquiring guns without encouraging them to turn to the black market?
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