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New Colorado law resurrects gun control debate

April 3, 2001

On March 31, a law was passed in the state of Colorado that angered many gun enthusiasts. The law, which also exists in some form in 19 other states, essentially requires people who are purchasing a gun at a gun show to undergo the same criminal background check that a person would undergo if buying a gun from a licensed gun store.

In light of this new law, and the recent rash of gun-related violence in schools in Southern California, we thought we’d revisit one of our most popular sound offs: gun control. Our last gun control sound off was in July of last year. Now, we'd like to see whether or not iWon users opinions have changed.

What is your opinion on the Second Amendment? Should Americans continue to have the right to keep and bear arms?

  • How do you feel about other proposed legislation, such as criminal background checks at gun shows?


  • Should any other legislation be proposed, or do we already have enough?


  • Opponents of the law in Colorado argue that criminals will still be able to get guns, and that the law only removes the guns from the hands of law-abiding citizens, thereby disarming Americans against the criminal element. Proponents of the law see it as a great way to curb gun-related violence in the schools. Where do you stand on this particular law?


  • Finally, has the recent news coverage surrounding gun violence in America's schools had any effect on your opinion regarding gun control?



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