I Do Not Support Gun Control

I consider myself a left-leaning moderate but my opposition to gun control is probably the most conservative view I have. Even though I don't like guns, I support people's rights to own them and don't believe gun control laws have ever really worked.

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BizSuitStacy · M

Some data that backs your point:

90% of those who use a firearm to commit a homicide have at least 1 felony on their record. The average is 4 felonies. It's already against the law for a felon to have a firearm in their possession. It's unknown as to how many other gun laws were violated before the perp pulled the trigger, but it's safe to assume that possession of a firearm wasn't the only one.

90% of the gun violence in the US occurs within the inner cities where gangs and drugs are quite prevalent. Here again, firearm violence is closely tied to those with a violent criminal history.

There are thousands of gun laws on the books already. You could double, triple, the number, etc. and it will not have an effect on the 2 key stats above.

This is the elephant in the room no politician wants to address.

sarabee1995 · 26-30, F

@BizSuitStacy So very true.