A bumper sticker was laughed at as being silly: When guns are outlawed, Only outlaws will have guns. The comment about all the shootings in New York, where guess what guns are outlawed, seems to provide confirmation of the "silly" bumper sticker.
A good answer is easier with a clear question giving the make and model of everything. "The biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." -- G. “Bernie” Shaw
