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Gun control, or firearms regulation, is the set of laws or policies that regulate the manufacture, sale, transfer, possession, modification, or use of firearms by civilians. [1] [2] Most countries allow civilians to own firearms, but have strong firearms laws to prevent violence.
For example, women and ethnic minorities saw the sharpest rise of private gun ownership in the United States in 2020 and the ongoing ownership trends do not indicate any sign of abatement. [21] [22] [23] Also, in 2020 and 2021 a sharp increase in gun ownership was seen due to the riots and pandemic during that time.
Those against gun control argue that these laws ignore two facts: Gun owners who store guns loaded and unlocked do so to keep them ready for use in defense against criminals; Defensive use of guns is both common and effective in preventing injury and property loss. Gun control advocates also favor CAP laws as a means of preventing gun suicides ...
Firearm injuries are the leading cause of death in kids and teens in the U.S., making gun safety a priority for many families. But new research has found that parents who teach their children ...
Many gun control advocates have celebrated McDonald’s decision to charge the Crumbleys and hope it will set a precedent that requires parents to face legal consequences for failing to keep guns ...
Experts explain why parents have a responsibility to talk to their children about firearms.
Gun-control advocates said the stricter test would make the weapons less appealing to gun enthusiasts. [25] In addition, it would have banned: the sale, transfer, importation or manufacture of about 150 named firearms; firearms with "thumbhole stocks" and "bullet buttons"; the importation of assault weapons and large-capacity magazines;
The Eddie Eagle program is intended for children of any age from pre-school through fourth grade. The programme has been criticized as a lobbying tool used to reframe the discussion on firearms in domestic settings, placing the focus on children. [1] It has been presented as an alternative to the safe storage and security of firearms. [2] [3] [4]