Gun Control - Explore a list of related arguments

Should we have gun control?

Guns should not be restricted in any way

Guns don't kill people, people kill people

Automobiles kill more people every year than guns, but we don't talk about banning them.

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Should we have gun control?

Gun ownership should be controlled

Gun ownership should be limited to those over 21

Only those over the age of 21 should be permitted to own a firearm.

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Should we have gun control?

Gun ownership should be controlled

Assault weapons should be banned

With no application in hunting, assault weapons should not be available to civilians.

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Should we have gun control?

Gun ownership should be controlled

Stringent background checks for gun ownership should be mandatory

Your eligibility to own a weapon should be decided by your past actions.

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Should we have gun control?

Guns should not be restricted in any way

The Second Amendment is a fundamental guarantee of individual liberty

Any limit would amount to a violation of the Second Amendment.

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Should we have gun control?

Guns should not be restricted in any way

Banning guns will ensure only criminals have access to them

Bad guys can always have access to guns even if it’s illegal. So you have to allow good guys to buy guns to defend themselves.

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Should we have gun control?

Gun ownership should be controlled

There should be a waiting period for gun ownership

Many states have set waiting periods before prospective gun owners are given access to a gun.

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Should we have gun control?

Gun ownership should be controlled

Mandatory training should be required for gun ownership

All gun owners should be effectively trained on how to be a responsible gun owner

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Should we have gun control?

Gun ownership should be controlled

A bump stock ban is needed

Bump stocks, which effectively turn a semi-automatic weapon into a fully automatic weapon, should be prohibited.

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Should we have gun control?

Only the state should be allowed firearms

Gun control is a public health issue

Guns cause premature deaths. They should be treated as a public health problem.

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