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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@92S34SB3yrs3Y
No, only ban guns for those that have a mental illness mixed with a history of violence. Guns protect people when law enforcement can't.
@Frugajn4yrs4Y
Yes, and ban all guns from citizen and police use.
@8QXCJKB4yrs4Y
Yes, by requiring strict background checks, psychological testing, training, and closing the gun show loophole.
@7GJCNV84yrs4Y
@86LT58K4yrs4Y
Neutral. Only require background checks and basic training.
@86LT58K4yrs4Y
Neutral. There should be background checks and training, but not taking months to complete. People should be allowed hand guns, and military grade guns only with a permit. I think buildings/businesses should get to decide if guns are legal there. Especially churches schools, etc.
@86N5Z354yrs4Y
No, only for criminals and the mentally ill and assault weapons. Increase education instead.
@8FPLGKD5yrs5Y
Yes, and per the constitution require citizens to register for a sanctioned militia if they wish to own a firearm of unreasonable size or fire-rate.
@8M8BRW44yrs4Y
Yes and the government should pass a national "stand your ground" law.
@8QXPVZN4yrs4Y
yes, but there should be a way to track or keep tabs on guns that have been manufactured, instead of just the ones that are registered, and this should include regular renewing of the gun licence along with assessments on not only mental health but other factors that could lead to potential to commit future crime, whether that be quarterly, bi-monthly, or ect...
@8TKFNNS4yrs4Y
Yes only those that have a mental Illness or those that have a really a history of being a criminal that commits have repeated crimes and No for the Lawful American Cizitens.
@8XSMPHJ3yrs3Y
No gun law is permitted by the constitution
@92S34SB3yrs3Y
No, only ban guns for those that have a mental illness mixed with a history of violence. Guns protect people when law enforcement can't. Close the gun show loophole and require strict training.
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