Yes, there is. And for every New York City anti-gun law there is a state that allows open carry.
Overall, in the last 20 years has the ability to buy, possess and carry a firearm increased, decreased or stayed about the same?
Overall, in the last 20 years has the ability to obtain an abortion increased, decreased or stayed about the same?
<sigh> Apparently, I'm going to have to literally spell this out for you.
You said--and I quote--"The claim the left wants to "take yer guns" is pure demagoguery that has no basis in fact."
Now, take your time and read this carefully, for comprehension. Move your lips if you have to. Which side, left or right, generally runs things in jurisdictions have passed "New York City anti-gun laws?" Which side, left or right, generally runs things in jurisdictions have passed open carry?
The left may not be getting anything done at the federal level, and the average, across the nation, may be neutral, or even tipping in favor of less restriction, but the fact that the left is generally hostile to gun rights is so obvious that only you could evade or deny it.