- The current gun control regulations encourage violent behavior in the country.
- Strongly agree [ ]
- Agree [ ]
- Undecided [ ]
- Disagree [ ]
- Strongly disagree [ ]
- The legal fraternity has a significant role to play in the regulation and policy development of gun use in the country.
- Strongly agree [ ]
- Agree [ ]
- Undecided [ ]
- Disagree [ ]
- Strongly disagree [ ]
- Implementation of the proposed stricter gun control policy will reduce violence in the country by a third.
- Strongly agree [ ]
- Agree [ ]
- Undecided [ ]
- Disagree [ ]
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- Strongly disagree [ ]
- Bunning of personal ownership of guns will make the work of security enforcement authorities in the country easy.
- Strongly agree [ ]
- Agree [ ]
- Undecided [ ]
- Disagree [ ]
- Strongly disagree [ ]
- The existing gun ownership requirements are weak and contribute to the development of violent based gangs.
- Strongly agree [ ]
- Agree [ ]
- Undecided [ ]
- Disagree [ ]
- Strongly disagree [ ]
- Criminal incidents are more frequent in areas where the population of gun owners is highest.
- Strongly agree [ ]
- Agree [ ]
- Undecided [ ]
- Disagree [ ]
- Strongly disagree [ ]
- Epidemic of gun violence is an indication of inefficient law enforcement agencies.
- Strongly agree [ ]
- Agree [ ]
- Undecided [ ]
- Disagree [ ]
- Strongly disagree [ ]
- Administrative weaknesses in the law enforcement agencies have contributed to the increase in gun related crimes.
- Strongly agree [ ]
- Agree [ ]
- Undecided [ ]
- Disagree [ ]
- Strongly disagree [ ]
- A comprehensive background check and stricter rules on gun licensing will help in reducing gun violence.
- Strongly agree [ ]
- Agree [ ]
- Undecided [ ]
- Disagree [ ]
- Strongly disagree [ ]
- The increase in gun violence in an indication of a social problem and not a legal aspect.
- Strongly agree [ ]
- Agree [ ]
- Undecided [ ]
- Disagree [ ]
- Strongly disagree [ ]
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Ludwig, J. and Cook, P.J. (2003). Evaluating Gun Policy: Effects on Crime and Violence. The Washington: Brookings Institute.
Nell, M. (2012). “First Suits Filed re Shooting Spree During Batman Movie Blame Colo. Theater for Lax Security”. Aba Journal.com. Web. October 24, 2013
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