Gun control refers to the laws restricting ownership and sale of firearms by the civilians.
| Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Arguments in favor of | Arguments opposing |
| There is restricted access to guns by civilians. | |
| Gun control ensures that only qualified individuals have access to guns. | Gun control may make it more difficult for qualified people to obtain guns. |
| There are fewer guns within the society. | |
| Gun control helps to lower the chance of gun abuse. | Gun control may increase the difficulty of countering gun violence. |