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People disagree on whether guns cause crime or help keep American citizens safe. People also disagree on whether or not the U.S. Constitution protects an individual’s right to own a gun. We now have new laws to consider. Will a ban on all guns in San Francisco make the streets safer? Do the new laws in San Francisco go against the Second Amendment? Should New York City pass similar laws?

Issue History: Gun Control