Gun Control by https://padlet.com/russellkevin731/xuwzrhlisefk5kzd en-us 2023-02-25 06:58:45 UTC 2025-12-02 16:22:39 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f6a7.png The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution protects the right to keep and bear arms. It was ratified on December 15, 1791. russellkevin731 https://padlet.com/russellkevin731/xuwzrhlisefk5kzd/wish/2494577585 2023-02-25 07:06:59 UTC https://padlet.com/russellkevin731/xuwzrhlisefk5kzd/wish/2494577585 Democrats favor stricter gun control laws while Republicans aren't as likely to favor stricter gun laws in the United States. russellkevin731 https://padlet.com/russellkevin731/xuwzrhlisefk5kzd/wish/2494578499 2023-02-25 07:11:15 UTC https://padlet.com/russellkevin731/xuwzrhlisefk5kzd/wish/2494578499 russellkevin731 https://padlet.com/russellkevin731/xuwzrhlisefk5kzd/wish/2494578773 - Roughly half of Americans (53%) favor stricter gun laws
- Around half of Americans (48%) see gun violence as a very big problem in the country today
-Four-in-ten U.S. adults say they live in a household with a gun, including 30% who say they personally own one

A majority of Americans favor stricter gun laws but coming to an agreement on those laws is much more difficult. The scale varies so much from person to person and opinions are strong both ways. There is a large portion of the population that own guns. If gun control laws went into affect would the government be able to retrieve these firearms?
]]> 2023-02-25 07:12:27 UTC https://padlet.com/russellkevin731/xuwzrhlisefk5kzd/wish/2494578773 russellkevin731 https://padlet.com/russellkevin731/xuwzrhlisefk5kzd/wish/2494579012 2023-02-25 07:13:36 UTC https://padlet.com/russellkevin731/xuwzrhlisefk5kzd/wish/2494579012 russellkevin731 https://padlet.com/russellkevin731/xuwzrhlisefk5kzd/wish/2494579125 950 school shootings since Sandy Hook is far and away more school shootings than any other country in the world. It's an immediate problem that requires an immediate response. Some type of legislation should be put in place to enact change on the current climate of school shootings. Making the age limit higher, more background checks, and more education in schools needs to be done. ]]> 2023-02-25 07:14:09 UTC https://padlet.com/russellkevin731/xuwzrhlisefk5kzd/wish/2494579125 Arguments against Gun Control: Gun control laws infringe upon the right to self-defense, Gun control laws won't prevent criminals from obtaining them, Gun control gives too much power to the government. russellkevin731 https://padlet.com/russellkevin731/xuwzrhlisefk5kzd/wish/2494580951 2023-02-25 07:22:17 UTC https://padlet.com/russellkevin731/xuwzrhlisefk5kzd/wish/2494580951 Arguments for Gun Control: Guns are rarely used in self-defense, Countries with restrictive gun control laws have lower gun homicide rates than the U.S., Legally owned guns are frequently stolen by criminals. russellkevin731 https://padlet.com/russellkevin731/xuwzrhlisefk5kzd/wish/2494581984 2023-02-25 07:26:55 UTC https://padlet.com/russellkevin731/xuwzrhlisefk5kzd/wish/2494581984 russellkevin731 https://padlet.com/russellkevin731/xuwzrhlisefk5kzd/wish/2494583960 This is an important image because it shows how pro gun protesters feel about the issue. Many fear that gun control is a method the government is using to take control away from the people. Guns are such an embedded part of United States' roots as a country. ]]> 2023-02-25 07:35:21 UTC https://padlet.com/russellkevin731/xuwzrhlisefk5kzd/wish/2494583960 russellkevin731 https://padlet.com/russellkevin731/xuwzrhlisefk5kzd/wish/2494585186 This picture/protest is important because it highlights the current fears that students have because of gun violence becoming an increasing issue at schools. Many believe action needs to be taken because the U.S. is facing continuing mass shootings.]]> 2023-02-25 07:40:18 UTC https://padlet.com/russellkevin731/xuwzrhlisefk5kzd/wish/2494585186