Gun control is a major need in the United States. The United States has about 270,000,000 guns, 22% of Americans own one or more guns. Gun Control will help settle a lot of the shootings, as well as the victims of them. Putting Gun Control into motion will put better restrictions on guns. As well as help lower the body counts in mass and school shootings because not as many people who have a troubled past or mental illnesses will be able to access a gun.
Restrictions are a big thing that should be placed on any kind of gun. Especially background checks and waiting periods. In Arkansas they had blocked more than 1,500 criminals and felons from accessing gun when the Brady Law was in affect. While in effect it had prevented over 300,000 felons and such from receiving or possessing a firearm. The waiting period went up to about five days before licensed importers, manufacturers or dealers could sell, or deliver to an unlicensed individual. (1) Better restrictions on guns can help and benefit us all. They stop people with bad history or mental illnesses from
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They both do, guns are used for killing. That is what they were made for. Hunting as well, tons of people love to go hunting. You will still be able to go hunting. As long as you have your gun permits and tags. The Gun Control will affect all guns yes, but only putting better restrictions into play. We need our guns for our defense. You do, but do you really need an automated gun to protect your home? You are able to defend yourself with a handgun, not a automatic rifle with a 30 bullet magazine. Guns should not just be handed out to everyone who is able to shoot one. They may have mental illnesses or other issues that could lead to someone commiting a shooting. Tons of people say that guns keep us safe. Oh yes they definitely do when they are the rising cause of death. Whether it be suicide or shootings. They keep us safe to a limit till they are used to kill our own