Pro Gun Control Pros And Cons

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Guns, when used to their ability as lethal weapons, could result in two polar opposite outcomes, the death of an innocent person, or the death of a villain and savior of the innocent target (Pro Gun Control Arguments vs. Anti-Gun Control Arguments). Either way a person is dying, family and friends are losing someone near and dear to their hearts, and society loses another member. The laws about gun control at the moment are not working to the ability that they should be. People need to take action now, yet they need to take a reasonable action that will benefit the population the most while keeping the country safe. The laws on guns need to change to ensure the safety of people in the United States, yet the right to own a concealed handgun

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