The belief that enforcing stricter gun laws on those who use guns for good (gun owners weapons that protect themselves, their families and potentially prevent crime) will keep guns off the streets (from those who buy guns on the black market rather than at a gun store – obviously requiring no license, no background checks, etc.) is very foolish. If this method were truly effective, illegal drugs would not be a problem. Vilifying gun owners by imposing gun restrictions makes it more difficult for registered, law-abiding gun owners to purchase guns, and does almost nothing to prevent real criminals from acquiring them. Is gun control the solution to deter heinous acts and create less crime? Gun control is legislation that specifically aims to impose measures that make it more difficult for an individual to acquire a firearm. Gun control takes many forms, including mandatory licensing, background checks, waiting periods, and many others. As Alex Jones said: “When strong gun control laws prevail, the fear of getting shot disappears and criminals tend to prosper. ” which shows how something that is supposed to prevent crime (gun control) actually contributes to crime. Individuals who go through the legal process and apply for a firearms license care about their own preservation of life. Someone does not apply for a gun license to commit gun crimes. It would be illogical for people to do such a thing, as they would be identified immediately after committing such a crime. A real criminal does not take a gun safety course, obtain a license, pay processing fees, or wait a 2 day period to receive their firearm. Real criminals who intend to use guns to commit illegal acts... middle of paper... without getting caught. This means that a criminal will avoid gun control precautions such as background checks, permits, waiting period, etc. These forms of gun control prevent law-abiding citizens from protecting themselves and those they love when necessary. Not only does this make it more difficult to acquire a gun, it is also unconstitutional. Gun control is a form of unconstitutional prior restraint and must be recognized as such. Guns protect us from criminals, psychopaths, domestic and foreign governments. Some of the opposition supporters are not well aware of the widespread failure to implement such legislation in other countries and therefore conclude that gun control is the only option. Guns are used 80 times more to save a life than to take one, and that alone should teach us the true value of guns..