How easy should it be to get a gun permit?

How easy or difficult do you think it should be to get a gun permit (for the overall right to own a firearm)? I think it should be very difficult, requiring some valid reason (not "Ah likes ta shoot guns!" or "ZOMG w/o gunz teh bad guyz will kills me!!!11!1!"), background checks, extensive training, and rigorous testing (both of ability and mental stability).

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