The Operative Word is 'Might'

From a purely political standpoint, Democrats are thus trapped in a gun-control paradox. The policies that are popular — like registration and background checks — are also utterly ineffective; the laws that might work — like confiscating guns or banning new sales — are wildly unpopular. [More]

Not to mention wildly provocative to the point of they don't want to go there.

Or do they?

[Via DDS]