Isn't it interesting (and very sad) that those States, who's political machines are generally regarded as the most corrupt and dishonest, have the most draconian gun prohibition statutes? (Rhetorical question.)
IMHO, this is a basic fact that we all must consistently mention and drive home to all of those people who do not think much about the 2nd Amendment and what it really means.
New Jersey, by far one of the most corrupt governmental systems in the U.S.A., would ban all privately owned firearms if MANY of their political officials had their way IMHO.
Interesting isn't it?
ETA: In Michigan, where I live, you'll find the most anti-gun politicians in Detroit. And we all know how dishonest and corrupt the Detroit political machine is. Once again, interesting isn't it?