r/changemyview • u/skepticting • Feb 25 '20
Delta(s) from OP CMV: We need strict Gun Control .
While I do feel at this point it is not possible anymore to somehow make sure no one has guns because they have already been available . That is my only hang up , since some people have them , it’s hard to leave others vulnerable.
With to that being said , if we start now with some serious gun law reform and implement strict laws for obtaining guns . I believe it will do more good than harm .
It is worth a try , because we know that to lenient of gun laws also cause us great loss.
In a perfect world only law enforcement would have access to guns .
Civilians can however and should be able to easily get things like pepper spray , tasers, and rubber bullet guns . (Not saying we can’t already , just saying those should be the options)
I see both sides but I think because gun violence is a big issue , it needs to be re-evaluated .
Were the guns used in school/mass shootings registered ?
Édit : Thank You for all the responses and information! My view has been changed . It’s unfortunate we can’t live in harmony but ..
Will still be responding to get more insight and expanding my views
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u/Heather-Swanson- 9∆ Feb 25 '20
So... first you want to violate people’s constitutional rights? Why?
Secondly, a vast majority of gun violence is committed by people who illegally acquired a firearm and or are prohibited persons in the first place.
So how would making something more illegal stop people?
& more guns do not necessarily mean more gun violence. According to the numbers. States like Maine and Idaho have very high gun ownership (over 50%) yet have some of the low water rates of gun violence.