A group of ladies replied to President Joseph Biden’s appeal for stricter gun laws with a stirring film that was published by the National Rifle Association (NRA). In response to Biden politicizing a tragedy and elevating Brandon Tsay, who disarmed an assailant in Southern California, the video was created. Instead of pushing for stricter gun laws, these women made it obvious that they should be in charge of their own safety and that they have no intention of giving up their firearms.
In the film, women were seen displaying their firearms while lecturing Vice President Biden on the realities of gun ownership and admonishing him to “Joe Come and Take It.” While many on the right of politics were pleased with this, many on the left were naturally outraged since they regard gun ownership as harmful and believe that tighter rules are required to protect people from violence. What do the facts, however, say?
Regrettably, evidence shows that during the 1994 Federal Assault Weapons Ban period, mass shootings did not reduce but rather climbed by approximately 20%. This is bad news for those who support stricter gun control laws. This is due to the fact that mass shooters frequently acquire firearms illicitly or already own them before any bans are put into place. In addition, the majority of crimes are perpetrated with handguns, and many women utilize firearms as a deterrent to crime. According to one study, women who own firearms had a nearly three times higher probability of surviving an attack than those who do not.
So, rather than restricting people’s ability to keep and bear guns, we should promote responsible gun ownership so that people may defend themselves against prospective dangers while also abiding by the law. We must consider how particular policies, like these, will impact all members of society, not just men or women when making judgments about them.
We should put more effort into giving resources and access to information about ethical gun ownership rather than moving forward with misguided attempts to restrict firearms that could potentially endanger innocent lives. Everyone deserves to feel secure in their homes and in public areas, especially women who frequently face incredibly difficult challenges when it comes to defending themselves.
