"A large majority of gun owners also support gun reform. According to the Pew Center, 89 percent of gun owners believe that people who are mentally ill should be prevented from buying a gun, 82 percent believe that people on no-fly or government watch lists should be barred from buying a gun, and 77 percent support background checks for guns bought privately and at gun shows."
"The key when talking about reducing gun suicides isn't to ask 'What do you think of gun control?' People either support it or oppose it, and are entrenched in their opinion. The question to ask instead is, 'How do we solve the problem of gun suicides?'"
A significant number of firearm deaths in the U.S. are suicides, not homicides. Polls show that a majority of Americans, including Republicans, support stricter gun laws and universal background checks. Gun owners largely agree on preventing access to firearms for mentally ill individuals and those on watch lists. The focus should shift from general gun control debates to specifically addressing the issue of gun suicides, as most gun owners desire responsible ownership without losing their rights.
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