In the aftermath of the Orlando attack, our nation is facing a difficult question. What do we do about guns? Personally, I believe there is a middle ground that both sides could potentially agree with.

The Second Amendment states that the citizen's right to bear arms will not be infringed, but it also gives the government the right to regulate the militia. Now, a militia is a form of armed citizens. As such, I do believe the government has the right to regulate our purchasing of guns. But the question still remains: How do we regulate guns without infringing on our right to bear arms?

My solution takes on the same model as driving. Whenever we come of age, we take a driving test and then are licensed to drive a vehicle. However, that license is only good for certain types of vehicles. If a person wishes to drive heavier machinery, they must pass additional testing to prove their proficiency.

I believe this model could be adopted for a successful gun reform. At a certain age, people can request to receive a license to purchase a gun. They must go through a government-approved class and pass certain tests. Once obtained, the basic license would cover a certain grade of weapons. One would have to go through more training and testing to obtain higher grade weaponry.

While criminals could still find ways around these laws, it would add in enough deterrence for some people. It wouldn't be overly burdensome that it would infringe on the citizen's rights, but also hard enough to keep them out of the wrong hands.