I remember in the mid-’70s being able (in New York City!) to walk in to a Modells sporting goods store, and without needing any permit or license or ID check, one could buy an M-1 rifle (the quality standard issue 30 caliber rifle for most U.S. soldiers in WW2) for about $100!!!
Now, you would need an NYC rifle permit, AND and FBI background check and it would cost close to $1,000.00!!!
Now many of you might say that that’s a good thing.
I would say the fact that it’s necessary now, is just a sign of yeridas ha’doros!