While mass shootings have fueled the debate on gun control, passing more restrictions is unnecessary and will bring far more trouble than it’s worth.
President Obama and other supporters of strengthening gun control have proposed that more restriction on gun rights correlates to a lower gun crime rate.
However, take Mexico for example. The nation possesses a strong restriction on guns where any type of firearm is illegal. Currently, the country is struggling with an enormous gun homicide rate of 121 deaths per million. No matter how strict gun laws may be, they’re not going to protect you from criminals. They are criminals for a reason—they don’t abide laws.
Along with Mexico, on a more relatable level, the mass shooting last month in San Bernardino was one of the deadliest mass shootings since 2012, yet California has some of the strictest gun laws in the country. San Bernardino is only an hour away from here, given that a mass shooting could happen anywhere.
A mass shooting could occur here, but putting a stronger grip on gun control removes our ability to protect ourselves and others entirely.
Firearms are life-saving in serious emergencies. Last month in Detroit, the owner of a restaurant stopped a group of serial criminals known for committing crime sprees in Mexican towns.
After being shot in the leg by one of the men, he shot back with a legally concealed weapon. Two out of the three suspects were caught and arrested.
At absolute best, law enforcement can take five minutes to arrive at a destination, but anything can happen in that time frame.
Citizens need another resort if the police cannot get there in time.