I think they forgot one counter argument; there are a lot of guns in the US and they’re more likely to be owned by people who would viciously oppose this move. Oh and everybody is told the other side is literally Hitler, so this will just reinforce one sides perception of that belief.
Without weighing in on the merits of the proposal, it is a bold plan in a time which we need bold plans that change systems. The status quo sets our future on a very risky path in my opinion.