Ever since the controversy on Gun Control began, there have been two very opposing sides. Due to the single sentence in the second amendment of the U.S. Constitution, some think that there should be restrictions on firearms while others think there shouldn’t be restrictions because it infringes individual liberties. As this is a growing controversy, I think there should be more discussion on it.

The first people restricted from owning guns were black people, Native Americans, and ‘disloyal’ people to the country. New civil rights laws, and assassinations in the 1960’s however, pushed towards more equality on who could own guns. Later, a background check system was created along with other state-level laws which have been used to expand gun rights or to restrict them.

I think it’s important to realize that more and more people are buying guns in America for two reasons. One is because of the increase in public shootings, and two is because people fear more gun control so they are buying more guns before changes occur. This has led an increase in gun sales which has increased total numbers of guns in America, and in each household. However, as seen in a variety of surveys, a majority of people want stricter gun laws.