Are the facts on the side of pro-gun arguments?

And the facts are not on the side of these pro-gun arguments. This is a great read: 10 common pro-gun arguments, blown away by facts. I emailed and asked if I could publish–didn’t get a response…so I’m going out on a limb, just because the information is so good.

How do you counter the pro-gun-control position?

Pro gun-control arguments, therefore, also tend to have the weaknesses inherent in the utilitarian position. There are two general ways for a gun-rights advocate to counter the gun-control advocate. First, the gun-rights advocate could argue that gun control actually causes more harm than good to society at large.

What are the strongest anti-gun-control arguments?

Anti-Gun-Control Arguments I believe that the strongest anti gun-control arguments essentially say that (1) the right to defend one’s life from criminal attack is fundamental; (2) guns are sometimes necessary for defending one’s life from criminal attack; (3) therefore, the right to own a gun is fundamental.

Why are gun control arguments so emotional?

It’s no surprise that gun control arguments tend to be fiery and emotional, with logic and civility getting blown away by feelings of fear, frustration, and anger. Most pro gun control or anti gun control arguments tend to be full of fallacious reasoning, red herrings, and ridiculous emotional appeals, even when made by the highly educated.

What are the pros and cons of gun control laws?

Top Pro & Con Arguments. Gun control laws give too much power to the government and may result in government tyranny and the government taking away all guns from citizens. 57\% of people surveyed by Pew Research in Feb. 2013 said that gun control laws would “give too much power to the government over the people.” [58] The NRA’s Wayne LaPierre…

Why do some proponents of gun control want more gun control?

Proponents of more gun control laws state that the Second Amendment was intended for militias; that gun violence would be reduced; that gun restrictions have always existed; and that a majority of Americans, including gun owners, support new gun restrictions.

Do you take a side on the gun control issue?

What matters is that you take a side and support whichever position you choose. In the case of the gun control issue, you could plausibly—and defensibly—take either side: strict regulation up to and including an outright ban on firearms or complete legalization of individual gun ownership. Either way, you’re going to need strong evidence.