Position: Right to bear arms

Everyone should have the right to bear arms without restricition

Position: Support gun control

There should be greater restrictions and screening processes on guns

Summary

Supporters of gun control favor more stringent controls placed on the possession and use of guns. Proponents of gun control cite the consequences of improper gun usage, including murders and accidental shootings. About 10,000 murders are committed with firearms every year. Proponents of firearm ownership rights use the 2nd amendment (right to bear arms) as their basis. Groups such as the NRA (National Rifle Association) promote gun ownership rights.

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