Gun Violence
Gun Violence | Chapter 2 Preface
One spark that has reignited the debate over gun violence in recent years was the 1998 publication of Yale economist John R. Lott Jr.’s provocatively titled book More Guns, Less Crime. In it, Lott challenges the conventional wisdom regarding gun violence by arguing that communities are safer when more people are allowed to own and carry guns. He and researcher David Mustard compared crime data from ten states and found that violent crime rates were lower in states that allow virtually all gun owners to obtain permits to carry concealed weapons in public. “Criminals are...
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- The Second Amendment Protects Private Gun Ownership
- The Second Amendment Does Not Protect Private Gun Ownership
- The Second Amendment Protects the Inalienable Right to Self-Defense
- The Second Amendment Is Not Absolute
- The Second Amendment Safeguards Individual Liberty
- The Second Amendment Should Be Repealed
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Chapter 4
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- Stronger Enforcement of Existing Gun Control Laws Is Needed
- Stronger Gun Control Laws Are Needed
- The Licensing and Registration of Handguns Would Help Reduce Gun Violence
- Gun Licensing and Registration Leads to Increased Crime, Lost Lives
- Gun Manufacturers Should Be Held Responsible for Gun Violence
- Gun Manufacturers Should Not Be Held Responsible for Gun Violence
- Gun Safety Education Can Help Reduce Gun Violence
- Community Organizations Can Help Reduce Gun Violence
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