Arguments Against Gun Control Laws

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According to a report released by the National Rifle Association, most of guns are used for self defense 2.4 million times a year. Apparently, the police are not capable of protecting everyone all the time. Among people who were survey by Pew Research, 60% of women and 50% men said that having stricter laws in place would make it difficult for people to safeguard their homes. Further, Nelson Lund, the Professor at George Mason University, School of Law opined that, “the right to self-defense is a one of basic natural rights. Therefore, too many gun control laws can interfere with the ability of individuals to defend themselves against criminals.’ In over 37 US states, the constitution recognizes the right to have firearm for self-defense. States

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