Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
Yes, and ban all guns from public use
Guns are a tool, with their primary use being self-defense. They also have possibility to be used r…
“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.
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