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A discussion and analysis of pro gun control arguments vs anti gun control arguments, and a call for reforms to both protect gun rights and limit gun crimes. As an advocate for reasonable gun laws that both protect my rights as well as supporting some gun control, it is difficult to find an article that fits me in this debate, but this has done it. Very good, and logical take on the whole debate

This article goes into detail about Arizona's gun laws, the difference between gun rights and gun control, and proposed options to fix the gun rights/control problem. A few shootings in Arizona are explained and how they affect both the gun rights and gun control

The pro gun control voice could certainly gain influence if they establish a more united voice.The pro-gun rights voice is rapidly gaining influence while the pro-gun control voice has tapered in recent weeks. The pro-gun control voice is split between Obama and several gun control advocacy groups which dilutes the message.

DogPile Original Much like those on the opposite side of the issue, the pro gun control crowd feels an enormous amount of passion towards their cause. They are also an incredibly diverse group. Some of those in the pro gun control movement want to see certain guns taken off the shelves, while others believe that they should be outlawed entirely. There are a number of gun control statistics that these individuals tout to help get their point across. One set of statistics that the pro gun control crowd likes to discuss is the increase in school shootings over the past two decades. Statistics like these are not exactly shocking to people these days, especially with all of the coverage that the mainstream media gives to them when they occur. Paraphrase Those who are pro gun control are rather diverse and feel just as strong about gun regulations as those opposing them. This group consist of people that feel anywhere from no guns being allowed, to only certain guns being allowed. Gun control statistics are vast in favor of gun control. For example, school shootings in the past twenty years. Although, these statistics are losing effect on the crowd as they are being over exposed on the media. .

The article covers the announcement of Obama's gun debate in 2016. It talks about the many concerns of gun restrictions as well as President Obamas proposal on these issues and more.

I love the fact that Arizona is a right to carry state. I think the biggest thing that people need to think about is this.. Most people that commit crimes with guns did not go to their local Wal-mart and buy a gun and go kill someone. Most people that use guns for violence came across those guns illegally. Whether they were stolen or bought from an illegal arms seller, they were obtained illegally. These are the guns that need to be controlled, not the ones that were legally obtained.

This article really supposrts how it's not the guns that kill people, it's the people that kill people. It doesn't support more gun laws. It also supports the point of how guns aren't the problem.

Guns dont kill people, people kill people. The point is to try to keep guns out of the hands of deranged people.

This article provides the reader with a list if pros and cons to imitating a gun control law. It helps in providing the reader with some basic knowledge on a controversial topic.

I don't like the idea that "gun ownership deters crime." Criminals are criminals, because they don't consider the consequences of their actions. They don't evaluate if the person has a weapon, a child, or a dog. Gun ownership from my perspective only increases the likelyhood that one of those weapons is going to fire.

Gun control is a difficult topic to discuss. More gun control laws will not end shootings. On both sides of the spectrum, there are pros and cons to more or less gun control laws.

This article says how gun control got loose over the last 2 decades and crime rates have gone down. Therefore, more control wouldn't really help bring down crime. It says how the argument is going no where fast and that no changes will end up being made.

Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, and New York passed restrictive laws concerning thirty-round magazines and various weapons based on characteristics - like pistol grips and flash hiders - that have nothing to do with a gun's lethality. The State Department immediately demanded that he take the code down, which he did, although once something is on the Internet it is beyond anybody's control - precisely Wilson's point - and the plastic gun has already been photographed in Europe, well beyond the State Department's control.

The controversy with the right to bear arms starts with the goverment. Only a goverment who is affraid of its citizens trys to control them. Gun control is not about the guns, its about taking control. When you remove the right to bear arms, we can not defend ourselves from senseless crimes.

The controversy with the right to bear arms starts with the goverment. Only a goverment who is affraid of its citizens trys to control them. Gun control is not about the guns, its about taking control. When you remove the right to bear arms, we can not defend ourselves from senseless crimes.

This article talks about how many guns are owned in the US and the population in the US. It gives the definition of what is a gun and who owns guns.

I like how this article uses statistics and charts to display the information. It breaks down the issues surrounding gun laws individually and thoroughly.

Over the past few years there have been numerous incidents of public shootings resulting in deaths. - each one sparks the conversation of gun debate. Another shooting occurred yesterday and again people are talking about whether gun control is necessary and watching our government to see if they being to move in any direction on this topic.

This article states how guns are used for self defense such as local criminals to foreign invaders. Gun ownership deters crime rather than causing more crime.

There are both Pros and Cons to owning a gun and what the Second Amendment really means. This article tells how owning a gun would allow you to protect yourself from outside invaders. Owning a gun allows those to defend themselves from harm.

This article goes over the ongoing problem with gun control and violence. It talks about how important it is to come together to control this issue and bring it to a halt.

The author discusses the importance of having some type of gun control. He believes if everyone had perfect access to guns, it would be anarchy.

Gun control has always been a topic people talk about. This article talks about gun control and some pros and cons.

Everyone should have a right to protect themselves. Making guns illegal wont solve the issue. Either way, criminals will still find a way to get a hold of them.

This link agrees with the right to bear arms. They support equal rights for gun owners. The purpose of this link is to prove that not everyone will be effected by making guns illegal. The law abiding citizens become defenseless and the criminals will take as they please knowing the people are pretty much defenseless.

How mental illness should be impacting gun legislation. Not a gun issue, a mental illness issue.

Tim Lynch wrote about the importance of guns. Also, more gun control will only hurt the people that obey the law; not the criminals.

Gun violence had declined from 39% up to 69% since 1993. For those who would reform the nation's gun laws will make it more difficult to make those laws stricter.

A study shows the number of armed guns that were confiscated at airports in 2013. There is also a list of airports where the most guns were confiscated.

Presents statistics along side arguments on both sides of the gun control debate. Draws a fine line between what is true from random number punching.