The Pros And Cons Of Gun Control

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When it comes to gun control for me, this is a difficult subject and having to come to a opinion on which is best I don't think I could do. I think many people have been in different situations, see things from different aspects, and have even have had certain traumas happen to themselves or loved ones to make them come to the opinions they have. Some may be good, hateful and some logical. Out of respect I do value everyone's opinion, with that being said : I do feel I agree "good citizens should be able to own legal firearms." I also feel that the new laws on the background checks are great but according to the "gun law loophole" under the Federal Law vendors are not required to do a background check to sell a firearm to any persons

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