Gun Control

The United States is the leader in per-capita gun deaths among industrial nations. This unenviable distinction has resulted in various gun-control laws at the federal and state levels that seek to reduce crime and violence by restricting private gun ownership. Supporters of gun control would like even tighter restrictions on the sale and circulation of firearms. But they face fierce opposition from citizen groups and arms manufacturers who are trying to protect what they view as the right to own and bear firearms.​    

                                                    -Opposing Viewpoints in Context

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Words to Know 

2nd Amendment

Felon

Assault Rifle

Magazine

Background Check

Concealed

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Sources of Information

"The Fight Over Guns in America"

Source Type:
Magazine Article

Source Citation:
"The fight over guns in America." Junior Scholastic/Current Events 8 Feb. 2016: 12+. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 20 Oct. 2016.

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"3 Questions about the 2nd Amendment"

Source Type: 
Magazine Article

Source Citation:
"3 Questions about the 2nd amendment." Junior Scholastic/Current Events 18 Feb. 2013: 9. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 20 Oct. 2016.

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"Issue Overview: Guns in America"

Source Type:
​Internet Article

Source Citation: 
"Issue Overview: Guns in America." Bloomberg via Newsela. Edited by Newsela Staff, 760L. Web. 4 Nov. 2016.

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