Dovrebbero esserci più restrizioni sull'attuale processo di acquisto di una pistola?

Assolutamente si, bisognerebbe permettere ad una persona di detenere armi da fuoco solo all'interno della propria abitazione.

Ci dovrebbero essere dei certificati che attestano che la sanità mentale della persona sia a norma.

No, ma dovrebbero essere introdotti dei corsi e degli esami obbligatori

dovrebbe semplicemente fare un corso di formazione prima di venderla

Come adesso va bene

No, solo per i criminali e i malati mentali e il governo dovrebbe approvare una legge di "legittima difesa domiciliare" nazionale

No, solo per criminali e malati mentali e il governo dovrebbe approvare la legittima difesa personale a livello nazionale

Rifletti su un momento in cui tu o qualcuno che conosci siete stati colpiti dalla violenza armata: come ha influenzato questo il tuo punto di vista sul controllo delle armi?

Ritieni che l’attuale formazione e addestramento sulle armi siano adeguati e che ruolo potrebbero svolgere negli incidenti legati alle armi?

In che modo i cambiamenti nelle leggi sulle armi potrebbero influenzare le comunità in modo diverso a seconda delle loro caratteristiche socioeconomiche o geografiche?

Cosa pensi del significato culturale delle armi da fuoco nella società americana e del suo impatto sulle leggi sulle armi?

Come proporresti di bilanciare i diritti del Secondo Emendamento con l’obiettivo di ridurre le morti per armi da fuoco, in particolare i suicidi?

Qual è la tua opinione sull’uso delle armi da fuoco per l’autodifesa rispetto ai potenziali rischi che presentano per la comunità?

Come pensi che il rapporto tra salute mentale e accesso alle armi da fuoco dovrebbe essere affrontato nella legislazione sulle armi?

Puoi condividere una storia o un’emozione che catturi il tuo punto di vista sul fatto che leggi più severe sulle armi ti farebbero sentire più o meno sicuro?

In che modo pensi che la presenza di un’arma da fuoco cambi le dinamiche all’interno di ambienti comuni come scuole, chiese o bar?

In che modo le esperienze personali in materia di sicurezza, o la sua mancanza, potrebbero influenzare la posizione di qualcuno sul possesso di armi?

Si, bisognerebbe essere maggiorenni e superare dei test psico-fisici ben attribuiti

No, ma ci dovrebbero essere dei test fisici e psicologici più efficienti

No, we need to have more "gun control" restrictions on the manufacturers of guns.

Gun control is simple: keep them out of the hands of convicted felons and the mentally ill. Banning guns from public use entirely puts them in the hands of the government, which is a dangerous and frightening situation. The mentally ill should not be allowed to possess a gun, no matter how much progress they have made through therapy and/or medication, due to the potential of relapse. Convicted felons should not allowed guns for obvious reasons, as they could potentially commit more crimes. "Stand Your Ground" laws, in principle, are good, but can be used for the wrong purpose.

Felons with a violent history should not be able to own guns, however, guns should be allowed in stores, schools, etc. for safety purposes

No, the right to bare arms is the second amendment

what gives someone the right to control what another holds? who has a right to say do not touch that plant, rock, metal, chemical, on their own land. but in public areas this is reasonable. transportation between places should be as free as possible so long as no crimes using the guns are committed.

No, only for mental health patients who are considered dangerous and not your typical mother who happens to take Paxil! Convicted felons fall under a laws that were created a century ago when $500.00 was considered a lot of money. They have constitutional rights just like anyone else and should not be tried again daily once they have paid their debt to society!

No guns! If other countries can do it so can we.

No, but strictly enforce the laws already on the books

More control but also harsher penalties for gun-related crimes as well as accidents that result because of negligence

2nd amendment should be repealed and states given the power to legislate gun ownership regulations according to their respective cultures.

I'd like to shoot the person in the leg who included this question. I think the government should actually intervene on this one. Normally I don't want the government to assist but this time? Yes.

The government should GIVE every american a hand gun and a rifle upon their 21st birthday as long as the person is willing to take gun safety classes and demonstrates no past history of mental illness.

Free guns for all americans.

Yes, because as the 2nd amendment states, guns are for a well regulated militia ready to take up arms against a threat to the country. Most people do not meet this qualifications, and we already have this in the form of police and the army.

No. Assault weapons is a meaningless phrase used to describe scary looking guns. There are plenty of regulations against automatic weapons.

No. Criminals ignore them. Kill the controls on the books and get back to Constitutional government.

The Right To Keep and Bear Arms, SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED!!!

Gun control might be a good idea but doing it by working around the 2nd amendment only weakens all liberties. If GC is good, first revoke 2nd amendment.

I dont mind it as long as they are using it for defensive purposes.

Abolish military grade weaponry outside of active U.S. combat personnel (including assault weapons). Don't ban guns period from public use (doing so I think is unconstitutional); local militias not on federal watch lists should be unhindered by federal and state law enforcement. Annual psychological testing and check-up training must be mandatory.

Absolutely, the 1st Amendment is not specific and was never intended to include today's weapons; machine guns et al. The amendment must be interpreted to today's issues, just as others have been.

Require manufacturer to track weapons from cradle to grave. Increase penalties for gun related crimes. Increase personal accountability for gun possession.

I think that there should be a constitutional amendment that gives Congress more flexibility when it comes to gun control legislation. The weapons during the time of the Founders and the weapons of today are very different. I suspect they would have chosen their wording differently had they envisioned the weaponry we have today.

Also, I think gun control laws should primarily be handled at the state or local level. Owning a powerful rifle may make sense on a ranch in a Western state, but probably not a good idea to be tagging one along in the middle of a heavily populated urban area.

Yes, but in the form of higher taxes and regulations for corporations in the gun and ammunition industry.

No one should be able to own weapons.

people were killing each other with rocks and sticks long before there were guns

enforce laws on the books already, add them to all sale of guns, ban assault weapons and ban parading around looking like Rambo

No, but make the existing laws, count. Health issues should be enough to prevent any one from getting a permit to carry arms.

Yes, but banning individuals with "mental health issues" specifically from owning guns increases the stigma around these illnesses; we need to limit the sale and use of firearms for everyone and stop conflating mental issues with gun violence.

No, there is zero evidence that increasing regulations on sales and ownership of firearms reduces the crime rates. Get tougher on violations of existing law.

Yes, but the problem needs to be attacked from multiple angles, including reducing poverty and increasing social programs to reduce and prevent gang violence

I feel gun control is largely a measure by which to protect mostly white upper-middle class citizens from what they feel to be lower-class, minority-driven disorder. I do not underestimate the danger of gun violence at schools and other public places (such as theaters). But I feel these incidents reflect less a problem with guns and more a problem with mental health and the poor quality of mental healthcare in this country. Gun violence is incidental to that. Spending on healthcare should be the priority, not necessarily greater gun restrictions. I do support strict surveillance and controls…  Leggi di più over people who use guns but people should not be barred from having access to them for reasons of self-defense. Maybe different types of guns can be issued in accordance with experience, criminal record (or lack thereof), risk factors, etc. Granted I'm not an expert but I feel this should be the responsible perspective.