The 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings caused several states and cities to pass strict gun control measures. In response, state lawmakers in gun friendly states in the South and West passed bills that would strengthen Stand Your Ground laws and allow weapons in most public places. In 2014, 21 states passed laws that expanded the rights of gun owners allowing them to possess firearms in churches, bars, schools and college campuses. The federal government has not passed any gun control measures since the 1994 Brady Bill and 42 states now allow the possession of assault rifles. In the U.S. two-thirds of all gun deaths are suicides and in 2010 there were 19,000 firearm suicides and 11,000 firearm homicides.
66% Yes |
34% No |
57% Yes |
29% No |
6% Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training |
2% No, only for criminals and the mentally ill |
1% Yes, and ban all guns from public use |
1% No, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law |
1% Yes, but only by closing the gun show loophole |
1% No, but increase penalties for gun-related crimes |
1% No, only for assault weapons |
See how support for each position on “Gun Control” has changed over time for 446k Canada voters.
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See how importance of “Gun Control” has changed over time for 446k Canada voters.
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Unique answers from Canada users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@9HPP3TR4mos4MO
I feel with the current restrictions it really affects peoples culture like Hunting. Me personally I think that they should ban weapons for Criminals and people who had mental health issues as well as add a "stand your ground law" as everyone should have the right to defend their homes, families and themselves especially in high crime areas.
@9CBTBW311mos11MO
No, restrictions on purchasing do nothing but affect responsible gun owners, increase penalties for irresponsible use and ownership and maintain checkups on those licensed to ensure compliance.
@8VRZQT43yrs3Y
Limiting purchasing further is not going to reduce gun violence, if guns can still be illegally brought across the border.
@8TTK8633yrs3Y
Yes, but only for white people
@8HWB3JJ4yrs4Y
Government should provide pass nation "stand your ground"law and restrict from public use
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