Seung-Hui Cho, the perpetrator of the Virginia Tech massacre that left 32 people dead, was carrying almost 20 magazines for his Glock 19. Eric Harris, one of the shooters at Columbine, carried thirteen 10-round magazines for his carbine. Nidal Malik Hassan, the shooter at Ford Hood, carried dozens of magazines for his FN Five Seven pistol and, when arrested, still had nearly 200 rounds of ammunition on him.

I support standard magazine capacities. 15 rounds is standard for my full-sized duty pistols (Glock Model 22), 9 rounds for my sub-compact carry (Glock Model 27), 30 rounds is standard for my .223/5.56 rifle (Bushmaster AR--15). I support background checks based on the [url=http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/nics]National Insta-Check System[/url]. I would be in support of private sellers being able to (for a small fee, <$10) to obtain the forms from a licensed dealer (FFL), have the prospective private buyer fill them out, and the licensed dealer contacts NICS for the check and response (the fee going to the dealer/FFL for their trouble). I would be in support of the NICS database having access to more and relevant data regarding non-approved purchasers based on criminal history, violent mental illness, alcohol and/or drug abuse, and other issues that would render a person ineligible to purchase/possess a firearm. I would be VERY much in support of either federal and/or local law enforcement following up (with at least an initial investigation) of any individual who is denied by the NICS check. I do not like the idea that someone who shouldn't have a firearm, attempts to purchase one, provides information that shows they are not approved and then are just "left alone" to find alternate (black/grey/illegal market) ways to obtain the firearm(s) they wanted. The individual has potentially committed a crime, has provided their contact information, and is most likely going to attempt to obtain a firearm. A visit and simple chat/investigation by a LEO could solve the problem of them persisting, or could result in an arrest/prosecution for someone who is breaking the law by attempting to obtain a firearm when they are not legally permitted. I would expect that the current method of record retention (of NICS approvals being purged at regular intervals) but denials left in place until the followup visit/investigation/contact by local/federal law enforcement to the denied party has taken place. I would not be in favor of the current "micro-management" of "loan/use/hold/etc." just signed into law in Colorado, that requires paperwork and background checks in order to (for example) hand your firearm to a colleague at a firing range so they can "try out your gun". IMO, that is an onerous and non-beneficial application of bureaucracy where none is needed and there is no real benefit. Sorry that I couldn't be brief. But just like bills that are named "the protection of kittens and apple pie act" so that no "reasonable person could oppose it", the details of regulations and their application/enforcement are vitally important if those laws are meant to make any difference or be effective.