>the actual original debate (banning guns) was already abandoned. I don't think an outright ban was ever really up for debate. A minority wants guns banned out

>the actual original debate (banning guns) was already abandoned. I don't think an outright ban was ever really up for debate. A minority wants guns banned outright. Most people just want stricter laws. Also, "assault rifles," constitute a minority of homicides with firearms. It's mostly hand guns. Either way, gun violence is way down from it's historical peak during the early 90s. No one really knows why.