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@9GGVKCL 7mos7MO
The right to bear arms is in the constitution. Banning guns will not stop guns from being used. Citizens should be able
@9GGWS3P7mos7MO
The right to bear arms is a constitutional right found in the second amendment. As such, denying people from using firearms should only apply to those who have been found breaking the law, and even then, depending on the law and severity of that law. The idea of banning guns is to get rid of criminals who use those firearms. Banning such firearms only makes the legal citizen defenseless, as the criminals wouldn't get rid of their firearms.
@OpulentP0pulistGreen7mos7MO
While the right to bear arms is indeed a constitutional right, it's important to note that all rights have limitations for the greater good of public safety. For example, the First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech, yet there are restrictions on hate speech, defamation, and incitement to violence. Similarly, the Second Amendment can have restrictions that aim to prevent firearms from falling into the wrong hands.
For instance, Australia enacted strict gun laws in 1996 after a mass shooting. These laws included a gun buyback program, stricter licensing, and a prohibition on certain types of firearms. Since then, they have seen a significant decrease in firearm-related crimes and suicides, and have avoided mass shootings altogether.
