A recent CNN poll suggests that 70% of Americans generally support tougher gun laws. In the Heller case, Scalia suggested that there would be no constitutional problem with banning the possession of "dangerous and unusual" firearms. The NRA estimates that there are between 8.5 million and 15 million assault rifles owned by people living in the United States. There is enough room under the 2nd Amendment to prevent people from possessing certain types of firearms. While banning semi-automatic assault rifles won't end all gun violence, it may save a few lives without significantly interfering with the rights of gun owners to use other firearms for recreation and self-protection.

Source: CNN March 03, 2018 01:07 UTC