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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@B3B3PBG2mos2MO
No, the current restrictions are fine. Guns should be allowed for hunting but there is no need to have a gun on your person in daily life.
@B36RQXT2mos2MO
I feel as if we should lessen the restrictions but the mentally ill and criminals shouldn't be allowed to purchase a gun and the penalties and charges with firearms should be worse
@9H7G7FJ1yr1Y
No, but increase penalties for gun-related crimes No, but increase penalties for gun-related crimes
@96HRZF5Rhinoceros3yrs3Y
Compulsory concealed carry for women, with mandatory shooting classes for high school girls. It should be impossible for a straight man to get a gun.
@8VW89C9New Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, add background checks for gun owners and a requirement that they must hold a certification that they can use the weapons safely.
@8QWB5W34yrs4Y
@8PXNJFM4yrs4Y
Guns should only be available for use at designated supervised facilities such as a gun range.
@9BYPNXX2yrs2Y
No, and the government should make it legal to deal with home invaders yourself using a gun.
@994LYQS2yrs2Y
Stop the publication to criminals.
@8P78CFQ4yrs4Y
No, legalize concealed carry
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