The interplay between gun violence and shootings, active shooter incidents, and other forms of violent crime have plagued American society. Guns are leaving an indelible stain on our society, perpetuating a cycle of violence that has been difficult to break. Despite congressional gridlock on the issue, gun violence continues to affect our nation's human rights record and be a focus of attention across the world. The familiar arguments regarding the Second Amendment and responsible gun ownership often take center stage in debates about curbing gun violence but fail to provide real solutions or create meaningful change. This shocking focus on guns as opposed to other possible solutions has left us with little progress towards reducing mass shootings or even day-to-day firearm-related crimes.

 

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