Reader Poll:

Are stricter gun laws the answer? In the wake of the school shooting in Parkland, Florida government and society are considering stricter gun laws. Select the statements you agree with:

  • Require more comprehensive background checks for all gun sales, even unlicensed sellers 13%
  • Limit the number of guns an individual can own 3%
  • Prevent people under age 21 from buying any type of gun 9%
  • Ban the sale and possession of high-capacity ammunition magazines 8%
  • Ban the sale and possession of rifles capable of semi-automatic fire (like the AR-15) 8%
  • Consider an outright ban on gun ownership 1%
  • Stricter gun laws WILL reduce the number of gun-related deaths in the US 7%
  • Stricter gun laws WILL NOT reduce the number of gun-related deaths in the US 20%
  • I fear a family member will become a victim of gun violence 2%
  • I have a favorable view of the National Rifle Association 18%
  • I have an unfavorable view of the National Rifle Association 7%
  • I have a neutral view of the National Rifle Association 3%

6144 total votes

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