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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: Against Gun Control Updated, People deemed a danger to themselves or others by a judge or professional psychologist who own firearms usually have a negative impact on society. therefore (ArgScheme: modus ponens) People deemed a danger to themselves or others by a judge or professional psychologist should not be able to own firearms., People deemed a danger to themselves or others by a judge or professional psychologist should not be able to own firearms. therefore (ArgScheme: modus ponens) Background checks should be performed on people trying to buy firearms., If we need a way to hold stores accountable for performing background checks, and a national gun registration is a feasible way to hold stores accountable for performing background checks, then a national gun registration is a feasible way to ensure that only authorized parties legally own firearms. therefore (ArgScheme: modus ponens) A national gun registration is a feasible way to ensure that only authorized parties legally own firearms., In 1994 - 59,100,000 Adults owned a gun therefore (ArgScheme: modus ponens) If lots of people own guns, then There are already so many guns out there, There are already so many guns out there therefore (ArgScheme: modus ponens) If there are so many guns out there, then new gun laws won't help, Cars are items that can be used to break the law therefore (ArgScheme: argument from perfect analogy) Guns are items that can be used to break the law, Crime increases when gun control laws are enacted therefore (ArgScheme: modus ponens) If Crime increases when gun control laws are enacted, We have a system which promotes legal ownership of guns by responsible and capable citizens. therefore (ArgScheme: modus ponens) If Gun Control Laws do exactly the opposite of what they were intended for, then Further Gun Control beyond what is currently in place should NOT be Enacted, Guns and Cars are exactly the same with regard to breaking the law therefore (ArgScheme: argument from perfect analogy) Guns are items that can be used to break the law, If background checks should be performed on people trying to buy firearms, then we need a way to hold stores accountable for performing background checks. therefore (ArgScheme: modus ponens) We need a way to hold stores accountable for performing background checks., There are already so many guns out there therefore (ArgScheme: modus ponens) Further Gun Control beyond what is currently in place should NOT be Enacted, 800,000 Assualt Rifles sold in 1 day after 2008 election results therefore (ArgScheme: modus ponens) If lots of people own guns, then There are already so many guns out there, Gun Control Laws do exactly the opposite of what they were intended for therefore (ArgScheme: modus ponens) Further Gun Control beyond what is currently in place should NOT be Enacted, Children and School Shootings increased under gun control laws therefore (ArgScheme: modus ponens) If Children and School Shootings increased under gun control laws, then Gun Control Laws do exactly the opposite of what they were intended for, In 1976, Washington, D.C. enacted one of the most restrictive gun control laws in the nation. The city's murder rate rose 134 percent through 1996 while the national murder rate dropped 2 percent. supports Crime increases when gun control laws are enacted, We need a way to hold stores accountable for performing background checks. therefore (ArgScheme: modus ponens) A national gun registration is a feasible way to ensure that only authorized parties legally own firearms., A national gun registration is a feasible way to ensure that only authorized parties legally own firearms. therefore (ArgScheme: modus ponens) We have a system which promotes legal ownership of guns by responsible and capable citizens., After passing their concealed carry law, Florida's homicide rate fell from 36% above the national average to 4% below, and remains below the national average (as of the last reporting period, 2005). supports Crime increases when gun control laws are enacted, In 1994 - 59,100,000 Adults owned a gun therefore (ArgScheme: modus ponens) There are already so many guns out there, Purchasing Guns should not be restricted therefore (ArgScheme: modus ponens) Further Gun Control beyond what is currently in place should NOT be Enacted