Are background checks effective? Should we allow concealed-carry? Should we ban assault rifles? In this episode, I explore the question of whether gun control should be implemented or not, providing evidence in the form of data and reasoning to back up my points.

This episode of Fireside Thoughts took many hours of research, with data spanning across 29 sources. Links to these sources can be requested via email or DM. Over the span of 5 days, this episode was evaluated by 5 individuals, 2 of whom identified as conservative, 2 of whom identified as liberal, and 1 of whom identified as moderate, and the current version represents the 4th and final draft of the episode.