GUN CONTROL
Nowhere in the world is gun control more controversial than in the United States, where gun possession is constitutionally protected but where murders committed with guns are extremely common. "The United States accounts for just 4% of the world’s population but 35% of global firearm suicides and 9% of global firearm homicides," (Mohsen Naghavi, et al.) Regardless of the irrefutable proof that looser gun control correlates to an increase in gun-related deaths, we continue to hold on to our desire for assault rifles and weapons that are wholly unnecessary from private citizens.
Last Updated 9/1/23
Common Arguments & Resources
Amnesty International
Works on domestic gun reform and gun violence prevention by campaigning for regulations on firearm use and possession.
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Brady Campaign
Brady is uniting Americans against gun violence to end the epidemic of gun violence.
Gifford's Law Center
Provides a comprehensive overview of gun laws and regulations in every state in the nation
Gun Violence Archive
Gun violence and crime incidents are collected/ validated from 7,500 sources daily.
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