As you point out, the data related to gun violence is incomplete. For me, clearing the way for studying gun violence is the first step. If everyone could agree where the problems are perhaps legislators could work together to formulate laws that truly address the problem.
In Texas you can go to a gun show and buy a gun without background checks. We also have at least one road rage shooting here each week in Houston.
As you point out, the data related to gun violence is incomplete. For me, clearing the way for studying gun violence is the first step. If everyone could agree where the problems are perhaps legislators could work together to formulate laws that truly address the problem.