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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@37FS3MQ5yrs5Y
No, mentally ill and criminals can also be in danger, and have a right to self-protection.
@37FS3MQ4yrs4Y
No, and mentally ill and criminals can also be in danger, and have a right to self-protection.
@92X5HLD3yrs3Y
No, and there should be no restrictions on the process of purchasing a gun
@3YCKLNH4yrs4Y
No and gun rights should be automatically restored to violent felons who have completed their sentences.
@45P4H6X5yrs5Y
Yes, but the regulations should be done by the states.
@37FS3MQ4yrs4Y
No, and mentally ill and criminals should be able to purchase guns for their protection.
@mythmanjay3yrs3Y
just like automotive matters
@8R7JPB54yrs4Y
'Under no pretext should arms and ammunition be surrendered; any attempt to disarm the workers must be frustrated, by force if necessary'
@74SQGHQ3yrs3Y
No, and repeal the gun control acts of 1986, 1964 and 1934
@74SQGHQ4yrs4Y
No, and repeal the gun control acts of 1986 and 1934
@CF-104yrs4Y
No, Also Repeal Hughes Amendment and the NFA
@8DD8DNT5yrs5Y
Yes, require stricter background checks and take away extreme guns from citizens.
@8DN4WYN5yrs5Y
No - In fact why are we making it hard for current crime victims to obtain firearms for the purpose of self protection. That's the better question.
@8KH79S24yrs4Y
Yes, they should do a background check first.
@8L7L9FZ4yrs4Y
Everyone should be able to bring guns anywhere, as it would be much safer than if only rule breakers had guns.
@8LPQ75J4yrs4Y
there are already enough restrictions to it
@8RSCZG84yrs4Y
Only when it comes to assault weapons, or if the person buying the gun happens to be mentally ill or a known criminal.
@8XHQGLP3yrs3Y
No, and we should remove all restrictions for gun ownership on law-abiding citizens
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