But the response to those calls from many Republican lawmakers is the same now as it pretty much always is: The country should not have stricter gun control. Beyond the fact that many believe stricter gun control would not prevent such mass shootings , a look at the data reveals that there is simply no political pressure to do so. This year, only 36% of Americans said they were dissatisfied and wanted stricter gun control laws. Even if you simply ask Americans if they want stricter gun control (i.e. At the end of last year, 52% of Americans indicated they wanted stricter gun control, according to Gallup.

Source: CNN May 26, 2022 21:11 UTC