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@9FPS22X2yrs2Y
Continue to limit the access to guns so criminals would not have access to guns. Also impose more gun laws so mass shootings can be prevented.
@9GS5ZNY2yrs2Y
The war on drugs is very similar, because even though substances like cocaine and heroin are illegal, there are black markets that will sell them. If innocent people have their last line of defense taken it will only result in more casualties.
@983DK9Q2yrs2Y
The problem with guns isn't that they're inherently dangerous, its the damage someone bent on harm can do with one. To criminalize an unthinking and inert object while doing nothing about the thinking being who wields it, is to not only turn the purpose of the law on its head, but reality itself. Further, any law introduced that bans certain firearms (or any firearm) will NOT be complied with by the very people who pose a danger with guns (criminals). You will do nothing but embolden criminal activity while decreasing the options peaceful people have to deal with such aggression. All the gun-control schemes I have seen proposed are a "feel-good" solution that solves nothing.
@99J2R762yrs2Y
Also, some of the laws currently in place by the ATF do nothing to prevent criminals from obtaining/using said guns or modifications, and instead just hamper law abiding citizens.
@9GQN3332yrs2Y
The right to bear arms was included in the Bill of Rights to prohibit the citizenry from persecution by a corrupt government. We should never make the mistake of giving up any part of our 2nd Amendment rights.
Some people who gain access to guns see them as a toy rather than a tool for defense and recreation. With heavy penalties, it should increase thought put into using it prior to doing something crime.
@9MSHBCJ12mos12MO
Owning a gun is as much a privilege as it is a right. Unlawfully taking one’s life with a firearm is unforgivable and people should be punished as such.
@9LNT8MKRepublican1yr1Y
If you buy a gun and you have had past with gun violence then you shouldnt be able to buy the gun. You made that mistake so youll have to deal with the consequences its not the guns fault its the person.
@9TYJFHK8mos8MO
This probably wasn't intentional, but your wording makes no distinction between survivor and perpetrator.
@9GBV2ZLRepublican2yrs2Y
Increased punishments could hopefully fix or make gun violence better. It is the gun shooting someone, it's the person shooting them.
@9G4YB852yrs2Y
If someone has committed a crime that relates to using a gun then that person shall not be able to own a gun because they knew what the consequences were going to be. Every person no matter the age or experience should be required to take a gun safety class to make sure that they are going to be safe and responsible.
@B3FNP752mos2MO
2nd amendment of the Constitution. over 112,000 people in the US were assaulted or murdered in knife related crime in 2023.
@B2Q25RZ 3mos3MO
The person behind the murder will finally be able to be put behind bars for a much longer time and not get to go Scott-free. I suppose increasing the gun price isn't a totally bad idea either.
@9Z9VFCG6mos6MO
Law abiding citizens have a right to own firearms and are not a problem to gun violence. Increasing gun related crimes will deter these crimes and will keep unsafe people off the streets.
@9YK9W9J6mos6MO
The government has no right to ban anyone from owning whatever gun they want, whether it be as a hobby or to feel safer, but proper punishments must be in forced when someone acts irresponsibly with a gun
@9HCKBVB1yr1Y
The increased penalties will make people less likely to commit crimes, and they do not want the punishment
@9KS78VQ1yr1Y
If the gun was used for murder/other crimes, and not for self defense, then the penalties should be increased.
@9HPLXBB1yr1Y
People should only be able to use guns in a public setting if it is to ensure the safety of others, so if it is a gun-related crime, they should be penalized for it.
@B3MH69J 2mos2MO
In 1997, Richmond, Virginia implemented Project Exile to solve the really high homicide rate that was going on in the city. The project is considered "Crime Control", and implemented harsher punishments for people that committed crimes involving firearms. The program has been considered a huge success, with homicide rates decreasing.
@9FF647K2yrs2Y
Criminals should be charged with damaging our public mental health as well as the crime they commited by abusing the seccond amendment.
@9FHMGGL2yrs2Y
penalties on gun related crimes should be kept at a line that doesn't affect anyone too badly like the death sentence everyone should have a second chance to change themselves
@9GS3BB82yrs2Y
Where banning guns hurts responsible gun owners, having more severe consequences for being convicted of gun-related crime will actually affect those criminals. This still would not solve the underlying issues or provide necessary education in firearm use and safety but an individual will likely be less inclined to commit a crime with knowledge of more severe punishment.
@B5D5TZY7hrs7H
The problem with guns is the way people handle them so I think they should have a stricter gun law but not get rid of them to the people that can't be trusted
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