Did your views on guns change?

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My views remained the same. I still think that there's no way the ownership and use of guns is gonna be stopped any time in the next century, quite possibly until something more advanced and destructive comes along. I'm still of the opinion that certain changes need to be made to the licensing system and laws refined to keep up with these changes, and the selection process for those who are allowed to carry guns more thorough.
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My opinion on gun control didnt change but it did make it stronger. Reading stories of shootings, even though they were fictional, made me more aware of what people are capable of and how putting guns in their hands is probably not the best idea.
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Actually what I always believe is guns are harmful. So there was nothing left in my mind to be changed regarding the guns. I never dream to own a gun for myself and would like to ask the gun owners to use the guns just for the sake of self defence, but not to kill others.
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No. I believe wholeheartedly in our Second Amendment Rights and feel that the author was very negative about gun ownership. I am also in the belief that guns don't kill people, people kill people. The rules that apply for gun ownership are strict but that doesn't stop criminals from still getting them.
I personally own several guns and at no point have I ever considered murdering someone. If my life and my family's life is at risk I will not hesitate to defend myself with deadly force. The biggest issue I see is people pull the gun and wave it around like that is power over people. I was trained that if I pull my weapon to pull the trigger. I believe that guns should be used as a last resort for self-defense, hunting in the case of rifles, and firing range training.
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No. Even before I read the book, I was against laws allowing Americans to privately own guns. What this book did was to actually strengthen my resolve to oppose ownership of guns by every Dick, Tom and Harry.
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Not at all. I fully support the constitution. I also live in a state where I am legally able to open carry. Likewise, I have a concealed carry license. While there are people who obviously do not follow the law, they won't care if stiffer rules on gun purchase are enacted. In my opinion, the law-abiding citizens will be punished if the Second Amendment is repealed.
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No, my views on gun ownership remained the same. I didn't like guns before and I don't like them any better after reading this book. Infact, this book strengthened my resolve.
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No, I still believe that guns are not the problem. The problem is that unstable people see the ability to use guns as the solution to all of their problems. They are usually quicker than other methods, and these people didn’t have extra time. The real thing to consider is access to guns, but that’s another topic.
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This book changed nothing about how i perceive guns. Gun can be a very deadly weapon in hands of the wrong person. I agree to most of the comments above me. I think the disadvantage associated with an innovation should be more considered than its advantage.
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This book changed nothing about how i perceive guns. Gun can be a very deadly weapon in hands of the wrong person. I agree to most of the comments above me. I think the disadvantage associated with an innovation should be more considered than its advantage.
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This book changed nothing about how i perceive guns. Gun can be a very deadly weapon in hands of the wrong person. I agree to most of the comments above me. I think the disadvantage associated with an innovation should be more considered than its advantage.
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My opinions won't likely alter. I think laws should be applied consistently, and I think gun ownership should be thoroughly investigated. I hadn't thought about the risk posed by senior citizens who are armed, particularly if they are aware that their lives are about to end.
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