Should civilians own military-grade firearms?

Civilians, including hunters, should not own military-grade firearms or firearm accessories. The Second Amendment of the US Constitution protects individual gun ownership. Gun control laws do not deter crime; gun ownership deters crime. Gun control laws infringe upon the right to self-defense and deny people a sense of safety.

Should gun control be stricter in the United States?

Yes, there should be stricter gun control in the United States. There has been a lot of crazy things happening where crazy people use guns to kill hundreds of people. Recently, there was a mass shooting in Las Vegas where hundreds of people died and there was also a mass shooting at a church.

Why shouldn’t guns be allowed?

Guns don’t kill people; people kill people. By making it more difficult for the people of the U.S. to possess firearms, our second amendment is being compromised. This is a slippery slope. If restrictions are implemented, eventually the second amendment will disappear.

Should gun owners have to own a gun in Georgia?

One place with a law proscribing mandatory gun ownership is Kennesaw, GA. The mandatory ownership law was passed in 1982, with the stated intent being an act providing for the safety, security and welfare of the community, so the head of every household has to own a gun.

Should firearms be regulated in schools?

To start with, yes, firearms need to be regulated. Fully automatics are not needed. Bump stocks really don’t matter because with a semi-automatic rifle, the rifle fires as fast as you pull the trigger. As far as security, schools should have only one entrance and teachers should be given the choice to be armed.

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns in schools?

A wealth of research shows allowing teachers to carry guns in schools increases the everyday risks to students. This report demonstrates that it is unrealistic to believe that a teacher would be able to protect their students, neutralize a shooter, and not be a risk to themselves and to their students.

How can we prevent school-based gun violence?

We need meaningful action to keep our schools safe—action that addresses what we know about gun violence in America’s schools and prevents it from occurring in the first place. It’s time for our leaders to adopt a multi-faceted approach that provides school communities with the tools they need to intervene and prevent school-based gun violence.