This is definitely not a black and white issue as some people on both sides of the fence seem to making of it as of late because of the recent wave of shootings. I personally don't like having guns around me but think that they should be legal within reason. Here's factcheck.org's take on the matter:
The mass shooting in Newtown, Conn., has reignited a national debate on gun control. As elected leaders begin the dialogue, some facts are clear — there has been a massive increase in gun sales. Some things are not so clear — such as whether there is causation between more guns and more violent crimes. And some are contrary to the general impression — for example, the rate of gun murders is down, not up.
We have decided to look at some of the rhetoric and how it squares with the facts, while offering some broader context to inform the debate.
Full Article on FactCheck.org
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