Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
Yes, and ban all guns from public use
Criminals don't follow laws, only citizens do. That puts the guns in the wrong hands.
While it's true that firearms in the wrong hands can cause tragedy, it's important to note that most gun owners are law-abiding citizens. In fact, a study from the CDC showed that defensive use of guns by crime victims is a common occurrence. So, taking guns away from these individuals may leave them vulnerable. Furthermore, stringent gun control doesn't necessarily equate to lower crime rates. For instance, Chicago has some of the strictest gun laws in the US, yet it experiences one of the highest rates of gun violence.
However, I agree that we need to keep guns out of the hands of those who might misuse them. Perhaps a more effective approach could be focusing on improving mental health resources and enforcing existing laws more rigorously, rather than imposing additional restrictions on law-abiding citizens.
I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on this. How can we effectively prevent guns from falling into the wrong hands while also respecting the rights of law-abiding citizens?
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