The topic of guns is pervasive in American politics. It’s also poignant and partisan. So, let’s examine the contentious issue that could potentially determine the outcome of this year’s election.This is a four-part series, breaking down the data, root causes, solutions and political implications of guns and gun violence in America. Read Part 1 and Part 2 here. This is Part 3: The potential solutions.Similar to the causes of gun violence, the solutions to the issue are multifaceted.The first idea is stronger gun legislation. According to recent polling from the Pew Research Center, 58% of Americans support stricter gun laws.Proposals that garner popular support include preventing people with mental illnesses from buying guns (89%), increasing the minimum age for buying a firearm to 21 years old (79%), banning high-capacity ammunition rounds that hold more than 10 rounds (66%) and banning assault-style weapons (64%).Some states have already implemented these measures. In …
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