The 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings caused several states and cities to pass strict gun control measures. In response, state lawmakers in gun friendly states in the South and West passed bills that would strengthen Stand Your Ground laws and allow weapons in most public places. In 2014, 21 states passed laws that expanded the rights of gun owners allowing them to possess firearms in churches, bars, schools and college campuses. The federal government has not passed any gun control measures since the 1994 Brady Bill and 42 states now allow the possession of assault rifles. In the U.S. two-thirds of all gun deaths are suicides and in 2010 there were 19,000 firearm suicides and 11,000 firearm homicides.
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@8R2TMLS4yrs4Y
People should have the right to own a gun
@8ZSLL2J3yrs3Y
Make sure all screening and restrictions related to owning a gun are sufficient to keep them out of the wrong hands, but those who have passed screening should be able to own any firearm they would like to.
@8ZCY46ZNew Democratic3yrs3Y
The laws we have are fine
@8XNWNZD3yrs3Y
no, there is enough restrictions already
@8VYZLVY4yrs4Y
In Canada, It is extremely difficult to get a firearm already. More restrictions do nothing because if a criminal is going to get a gun, they aren't going to get one legally.
Restore the long-arms registry.
@8TVCWD64yrs4Y
No, but the entire system should be overhauled and streamlined without the involvement of the RCMP
@8PS7N6Z4yrs4Y
No I'm happy with the current system
No, the gun restrictions should be loosened greatly except for those with a criminal background or mental illnesses.
@8DFNVSS5yrs5Y
In Canada we have almost perfect laws already, if not a little too strict
@997JR9S2yrs2Y
Focus on illegal firearms, it is already difficult enough to get a gun in Canada anyways. I personally believe if the US adapted to our standards there would be less crime. Alternatively the could act on the information they have instead of wait for the tragedy to happen.
@996MW2K2yrs2Y
We already have many laws here in Canada that restrict firearms, making bolt action and shotguns legal.
@8QZS5YZ4yrs4Y
I think our gun control laws are pretty good. I wouldn’t change much. Longer crimes for illegal guns
@8VDFKWR4yrs4Y
Yes, and focus on how these illegal guns are entering and being sold in Canada.
@8RZPV9J4yrs4Y
Yes because they're dangerous, but no becuase the government shouldn't have more power than the people.
@8QNDV534yrs4Y
Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training. Further, there should be a limit on the type of guns sold and purchased, periodic checks, and Ban carrying of guns
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, by upholding and strengthening the National Instant Background Check system (NICS) and closing the gun show loophole
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, require universal background checks, close the gun show loophole, and ban all further sales of assault weapons.
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, by uniformly requiring strict background checks and closing the gun show loophole
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, require universal background checks, close the gun show loophole, and ban all further sales of assault weapons
@7PTCG385yrs5Y
Yes, conduct thorough background checks, close the gun show loophole, and end the sale of assault weapons
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, by requiring strict background checks and closing the gun show loophole
@8XMX8843yrs3Y
Yes, more intense background checks should be used. However, leaving the medical records of patients out of the question as this is a private matter.
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, by closing the gun show loophole and requiring strict background checks
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