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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@7PTCG382yrs2Y
Yes, require universal background checks, close the gun show loophole, and ban all further sales of assault weapons
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
Yes, require universal background checks, close the gun show loophole, and ban all further sales of assault weapons.
@WhenDidISayThis2yrs2Y
Yes, but by expanding red flag laws, background checks, and licensing
@93F67C82yrs2Y
No, but raise the age requirement to 21
@9395F2B2yrs2Y
Yes, and there should be a license and title along with the gun
@mythmanjay2yrs2Y
just like automotive matters
@8XMX8842yrs2Y
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.
@92S34SB2yrs2Y
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.
@9334YP32yrs2Y
No, all the current restrictions on the process of purchasing a gun should be abolished.
@92ZT2NT2yrs2Y
No, but the buyer must go through a background check, psychological testing, and training.
@92YX7Z92yrs2Y
The only restrictions should be ACTUAL background checks that happen yearly to ensure no convicts of mentally ill individuals own a gun.
@92X5HLD2yrs2Y
No, and there should be no restrictions on the process of purchasing a gun
@92S34SB2yrs2Y
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.
@92NQ4PZ2yrs2Y
Yes, and allow only sidearms, and hunting weaponry.
@92FN6DT2yrs2Y
No restrictions unless a doctor says the individual is mentally ill
@74SQGHQ2yrs2Y
No, and repeal the gun control acts of 1986, 1964 and 1934
@matdaufenbac2yrs2Y
Yes, and only allow civilian purchase of rubber ammunition with the exception of individuals with a yearly renewed hunting permit(and confiscate regular ammunition and firearms from gun owners that cannot pass a new background check)
@8ZVHZPZ2yrs2Y
Yes, and ban them from public use, and before giving authority figures guns, give them background checks.
@8ZVJ2CY2yrs2Y
I feel like they should be more careful to who they sell them to and make sure it isn't going to turn out in a bad situation.
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
Yes, by uniformly requiring strict background checks and closing the gun show loophole
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, require background checks to ensure mental capability, along with safety training and education for people looking to purchase a firearm, and stricter penalties for gun-related crimes.
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
Yes, by upholding and strengthening the National Instant Background Check system (NICS) and closing the gun show loophole
@8T9KVZK2yrs2Y
Yes, but I believe that there need only be minor tweaks made to the current restrictions
Deleted2yrs2Y
No, but at least there should be background checks to ensure mental capability, along with safety training and education for people looking to purchase a firearm, and stricter penalties for gun-related crimes. Restrictions should only apply to violent criminals, the mentally ill, and those who are under 21 from purchasing a gun.
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, require stricter background checks along with a psychological test to ensure mental capability, and provide safety training and education for people looking to purchase a firearm, and increase penalties for gun-related crimes.
@heatherdvdprincess2yrs2Y
Yes and no.
End the gun show loophole.
Do not require a course for a license to own a gun, or else it will be limited by income, time (doctors may be too booked to class the class, for example), and supply of teachers and spaces in each class.
No discrimination on a religious basis. Even Muslim terrorists are likely to lie about their religion or get a gun illegally anyway.
Make sure it is possible for people with mental health issues to get it, provided that their condition is controlled well enough.
People who have gone to a mental hospital before should not be disqualified from having a… Read more
@8ZGYHH22yrs2Y
no think there should be less requrements
@8ZGMFP92yrs2Y
Allow mentally ill to purchase firearms.
@8ZGPKQP2yrs2Y
yes because you only need to use a gun if your in danger.
@8ZD5R8M2yrs2Y
no but only if there like big time murderers and they should give them there name and be able to see there criminal record but they just have to check if its like crazy and if not then it stays the same
Deleted2yrs2Y
Reform to a Gun Licensing Program
@8XVVHDP2yrs2Y
No, encourage strict background checks, increase penalties for gun-related crimes, and regulate private gun markets instead
Deleted2yrs2Y
No, but at least require background checks and provide safety training for people looking to purchase a firearm, and increase penalties for gun-related crimes as most people who commit gun crimes do so with illegal guns. Restrictions should only apply to criminals, domestic abusers, and the mentally ill.
@8YVYRH42yrs2Y
only if they are legal to ow a gun
@8YVYRKK2yrs2Y
only if you dont have any warents
Deleted2yrs2Y
No, but at least require background checks and provide safety training for people looking to purchase a firearm, and increase penalties for gun-related crimes, as most people who commit gun crimes do so with illegal guns. Restrictions should only apply to criminals, domestic abusers, and the mentally ill.
@8YNFVJW2yrs2Y
No, but there should be at least a background check to see if they have any criminal history.
@8YN5FVP2yrs2Y
Yes, but specifically targeting handguns.
@8YJZQSK2yrs2Y
Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, training, and reinstate the Federal Assault Weapons Ban
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
Yes, by closing the gun show loophole and requiring strict background checks