What does it mean to be against gun control?

Definition of anti-gun : opposed to guns : opposing, prohibiting, or strictly controlling the sale and possession of guns or of certain types of guns anti-gun legislation anti-gun activists.

Why is it good to have guns?

Most gun owners state they use their guns for protection, hunting, and competition, and many people collect or inherit guns. Guns empower people who might fall victim to criminals, and thus firearms are ideal as self-defense weapons.

Does the average American citizen wake up thinking about guns?

I don’t think the average American citizen wakes up thinking about guns, eating while thinking about guns, working, playing, having sex, going to church, all while thinking about guns. Most Americans go through their whole day without touching or thinking about one. The ones who do either live in bad neighborhoods or need it for their occupation.

How does gun control differ in Australia and the United States?

Australian conservatives took on gun control. It worked. There is, however, one variable that is dramatically different between the United States and these countries. There are an estimated393 million civilian-owned guns in the United States. That translates to 1.2 guns for every man, woman, child and baby in America.

How many guns are there in the United States?

There is, however, one variable that is dramatically different between the United States and these countries. There are an estimated393 million civilian-owned guns in the United States. That translates to 1.2 guns for every man, woman, child and baby in America.

Is gun reform enough to stop mass shootings?

Clearly not. But that reform, along with others — such as reintroducing the ban on assault-style weapons, banning large-capacity magazines such as the one used in Dayton, and requiring gun safety training — would go a long way in reducing deaths.