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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@9F37DQB2yrs2Y
No, there should be legislation to promote self-defense for store owners and individuals, but with harsher penalties for misconduct.
@8QMMB5M4yrs4Y
No. While restrictions would be beneficial, the Bill of Rights declared that the right to bear arms shan't be infringed.
@7F2ZP3Q4yrs4Y
Yes, but by closing the gun show loophole and background checks should be only for violent crime convictions or severe mental illness
@8FJK7XV5yrs5Y
No, but the same laws should apply to all public sales.
@8FJK7XV5yrs5Y
No, but the same laws should apply to all private sales.
@8JMDM4L4yrs4Y
should have a licence for the gun and use it for self defense.
@8MH5W734yrs4Y
This question doesn't affect me but I think if a gun is used correctly then it is ok but when it is used wrong your rights to own a gun should be taken away.
@8R4FTLL4yrs4Y
yes only people with gun licenses should have one and a good background
@8R594BP4yrs4Y
No, the working class needs to be armed as a check on the bourgeoisie
@8Y9796Q3yrs3Y
yes like for people who have a history of illegal activity. people who dont have a criminal record should be able to buy a weapon with less confusions.
@558YLXV5yrs5Y
No, only for persons convicted of violent crimes or who are a potential risk to themselves or others (as determined by a qualified doctor or judge)
@8YN5FVP3yrs3Y
Yes, but specifically targeting handguns.
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