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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@9R32SSGIndependent8mos8MO
Military grade weapons require more restrictions as for hand guns and low end rifles should be less restrictive to purchase.
@9LCT3BD11mos11MO
guns should be allowed for everyone, but make it harder to possess a gun, only for hunting purposes.
@9F9YKKQ1yr1Y
Yes, increase penalties for shootings and restrict the purchases of criminals and the mentally ill
@96P5XRJ2yrs2Y
No, there are better policies to implement that would fix or help solve a lot of the socio-economic problems that lead to gun violence
@8ZC4LDQ3yrs3Y
Yes, require strong background checks and a set amount if training.
@8YSKKWR3yrs3Y
No, but there should be a in-depth background check
@8YL42NJ3yrs3Y
Yes and no I feel people should have a back round check just so you know that the person will be responsible with the guns
@8TGFHBJ4yrs4Y
No, there should be no more restrictions than what is required along with a background check and a mandated 3 month gun safety course.
No, we must be prepared to revolt against an oppressive government
Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training. Further, there should be a limit on the type of guns sold and purchased, periodic checks, and Ban carrying of guns
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