I like to shoot guns for target practice, but I've never progressed beyond .22 caliber.
While I consider myself neutral on the gun-control issue for the most part, I'm in favor of more stringent buying requirements for guns (e.g. background checks, waiting periods, etc). However, no amount of gun control will prevent people who want to use guns in a homicidal fashion from obtaining them.
-Sam
PS: I'm surprised that California didn't make the list in the article. LA, anyone?