In numerous speeches and writings, Thomas Jefferson often mentioned the importance of citizens to be able to protect themselves and recent research supports his opinions showing criminals are less likely to attack an armed civilian if they suspect that person is carrying a weapon. ... Representative Devin Nunes also stated his support for Bono-Mack's response by stating "No law, however well intentioned, will take weapons from people committed to using them for violence. ... However, that may not be the law for much longer because a battle has heated demonstrated at a recent vigil he...

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On balance, they show that there is nothing to be gained from reducing the general level of gun ownership. (3) A thorough review of 18 studies of the effects of gun availability among potential victims and criminals found that the overall effect on criminal violence was zero. (4) In one study, researchers found no significant differences in total robbery rates between cities where guns were widely available and cities where they were not; in cities with fewer firearms, armed robbers simply used other weapons. (5) The best available evidence, based on at least eight national surveys of the gene...

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These primitive weapons, called "hand cannons," were the first step in the creation of guns (History and Evolution). ... For centuries, and continuing through today, men and women have used firearms as the most effective weapons individuals can wield (NRA Museum). ... Eventually, the police charged into the bathroom where they saw Williams kneeling with his weapon in his hand. ... Firearms, mostly handguns, can help someone engage in an act of violence for the sake of defending one's own life or the lives of others, including, in certain circumstances, the use of deadly force...

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