ly likely you’ll encounter someone who thinks that gun control laws are what we
need to “make America safe again.”You know they are wrong, but just in case you
need them, here are 5 quick counter-points to arm yourself with so you can have
some fun with these folks:
- Crime rates do not “plummet” in places with strict gun control.
Australia’s 1996 gun ban is a good example to start with, where it didn’t work
… and wouldn’t work here.
- Criminals don’t follow gun laws very well, getting their guns through
illegal channels in spite of gun control laws. Many academics have studied
this topic … but here’s a good study article to start with (that links to more).
- Following #2, “Gun Free Zone” signs only present a false sense of
security, at best. If you think about it, what good is a sign on a wood post
going to do anyhow?
- POTUS has the Secret Service, and more guns protecting him than anyone in
our country. And Obama wants US to put down OUR guns? We don’t think so.
- What does the “AR” in AR-15 stand for? Not assault rifle like most
anti-gunners think. (hint: It stands for ArmaLite). If the anti-gunners can’t
even do this tiny bit of homework, why should we listen to anything else they
say about guns?
So there you have it. Five counter-points to start a gun control discussion
with an anti-gun advocate who might challenge you. Of course these are the
simple ones.
