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@9GBFGMD 7mos7MO
Guns have no use aside from intense violence. They should not be used on the daily for fun. Acts they are used in are highly inhumane.
@9GCHZ9D7mos7MO
Guns are a tool, with their primary use being self-defense. They also have possibility to be used recreationally. Criminals will find ways to harm and/or kill others, even without guns. Look at Europe, as almost all countries have bans on guns, yet they have astonishingly high crime rates. Stabbings and beatings are daily occurrences, which is a much more inhumane way to die than instantaneous death from a bullet.
@BallotBoxIcecreamRepublican7mos7MO
“Look at Europe, as almost all countries have bans on guns, yet they have astonishingly high crime rates.”
The overall homicide rate is significantly lower than in Europe than the United States. The homicide rate in the U.S. is more than five times higher than in the U.K. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the U.S. has one of the highest rates of gun-related deaths among developed countries, while many European countries with stricter gun laws have comparatively lower rates.
It's also worth noting that the gun ban in Europe isn't absolute. For example, in Switzerland, a country with relatively high gun ownership, the process of obtaining a firearm is rigorous, including a thorough background check, mandatory training, and regular re-qualification.
