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.
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Response rates from 1.6k Durham voters.
65% Yes |
35% No |
59% Yes |
29% No |
5% Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training |
2% No, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law |
2% Yes, and ban all guns from public use |
1% No, only for criminals and the mentally ill |
0% Yes, but only by closing the gun show loophole |
1% No, but increase penalties for gun-related crimes |
1% No, only for assault weapons |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 1.6k Durham voters.
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Unique answers from Durham voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9HPP3TR1yr1Y
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.
@9LNL99N8mos8MO
I think guns should be harder to buy in some ways such as stronger background checks, but anyone should have the right to own a gun if they have a strong background check!
@9LFXWK59mos9MO
Every person should be able to privately own any firearm of any kind for their own protection and recreation. The only way to stop a bad guy with a gun is a good duy with a gun.
@8VRZQT43yrs3Y
Limiting purchasing further is not going to reduce gun violence, if guns can still be illegally brought across the border.
@9L6ZL3T9mos9MO
If I want to buy a glock I should damn well be able to buy a glock ***** so no there shouldnt be any restrictions.
@9CBTBW32yrs2Y
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.
@9KY87759mos9MO
No. Legal gun owners should face no penalties while we should be controlling of the flow of guns through the Canadian-American border.
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