Title: Stricter gun control laws needed - The Tartan
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Stricter gun control laws needed

Content: Guns have always been a part of life, and finding a happy medium for gun control is a daunting task. The matter of finding a solution to gun violence is complicated by the fact that many gun activists believe gun control measures do not provide any proven benefit to the public. However, stricter gun control laws have shown an improved general safety outside the U.S.
Australia has succeeded in implementing effective gun control laws, leading to a decrease in both gun suicides and homicides. The Australian federal government persuaded all states and territories to enforce stricter bans on long guns that could be used in mass shootings. While there were 13 mass shootings in Australia between 1979 and 1996, there have not been any since then, demonstrating how such measures have helped make Australia a safer place to live. The bottom line is that while guns should not be outlawed entirely, there should be stricter laws enforcing gun control policies. In our country, since just about anyone can legally own a gun, it is much easier for tragedies to occur. While outlawing the use of guns is unconstitutional and unrealistic, enforcing proper gun control laws would create a much safer environment for everyone.