Disputed Facts in the Gun Debate

The gun debate is difficult for many reasons. It is often an emotional issue. Unfortunately, there isn’t one gun debate, but perhaps dozens of “gun debates.” Even the questions that seem simple are difficult to answer well.

Difficult questions about our guns

• Are guns too easy to get?
• Does a firearm in your home put you at greater risk?
• How often do ordinary citizens defend themselves with a firearm?

A simple answer is easy to find.. and often wrong. There are questions hidden within questions as we look for the truth. .....