GUNS in USA – voices of we the people

In this intimate and very personal interview Judy first talks about losing her brother, Matt, due to suicide. What does her Coca Cola Bottle collection have to do with an early dislike of guns? Is there a difference between "guns with a purpose" and handguns? She also shares losing her next door neighbor due to a domestic murder. Do parents usually think to inquire about firearms being in homes of their children's playmates? Why does she feel this is IMPORTANT? Can handguns, particularly in households with children, be stored responsibly and STILL be effective as self defense? Does the sense of "safety" when carrying a hand gun lead to "a poor sense of judgement"? What are the statistics on handguns? WHAT DID OUR FOREFATHERS INTEND WHEN THEY GAVE US THE RIGHT TO BARE ARMS? What do YOU think the 2nd Amendment means? and Why did our forefathers give us that? What rights did WOMEN HAVE when the first ten amendments were ratified in 1791? Can we become an "undivided nation"?

During a brisk walk, David shares his opinion about America having too many guns and guesses what the percentages might be. What about guns concerns him? Is it that people have them or other reasons? Do people buying guns really know the proper way to use them & WHEN to use? If America had more education on gun safety, would it help reduce senseless fatalities? Does the NRA "push" people to have more guns than they need? Do more guns equal more safe? OR... do fewer guns equal more safe? Would controls on WHAT you can buy, HOW you can buy it, & A WAITING PERIOD to achieve a BACKGROUND CHECK be reasonable boundaries to safeguard America without taking our Rights away? Are efforts to achieve safe boundaries just a waste of resources if anyone "who really wants one" can just buy firearms illegally anyway?

John speaks with great clarity and insight as he shares his personal perspective and dives to the depth of this subject considering details of humanity that could be addressed beyond "the gun"... WHAT ARE SOME AREAS?  What is the INTENTION behind the tools we use? Do 'our problems' go away by outlawing certain guns, ammunition, etc...? Also, In regards to many recent mass killings: Why are there always people in the perpetrator's community "who are not surprised by it"... but, never did anything about concerns they felt??? "How do we provide greater resources to individuals who don't feel connected to our community"? What is YOUR influence sphere? If you're comfortable with good people having guns, then how do you decide who is good? Can we achieve a greater focus on mental health? Does a gun make it easier to make a mistake or commit a regrettable act? Should lessons in Anger Management be a core part of our education curriculum? DON'T MISS THIS THOUGHT PROVOKING INTERVIEW!

Carmen discusses gun control and why she feels only the police and military should have guns. Should they be limited to authority? Is the problem with people or the guns? What experience does she have with guns herself? Growing up in a military family... what rule did she learn about guns?

Glen shares why he feels everyone should have the right to own a gun. What would happen if a law were made to take our guns away? For the 2nd Amendment... What is the definition of "arms"? Does that mean I can buy an army tank??? What about an AR-15? Should it be a requirement for gun owners to have 'proper training' in how to use a gun to be able to own one?

Darren expresses concerns regarding laws about who should & should not have guns. How does he feel about carrying a gun with him as a result of his military experience? He asks "What's the whole point in owning a gun?" Why do YOU own a gun?

Wayne is a Jamaican farmer visiting the U.S. on a work exchange program where he experiences American culture while working as a landscaper for a limited time as someone from America works in Jamaica to experience his culture. Wayne shares what this experience means to him before expressing his feelings about Guns in USA & Jamaica. What he says is so simple and clear that this interview serves as a great representation both of this project and as a global voice expressing concern about people (INCLUDING CHILDREN) who use guns irresponsibly. What does he feel about the role of individuals, communities, and government?

"My crazy story involving a hand gun" is Rachel's reflection back to a moment when she was 16 and driving to High School. What did Rachel's father do to create a learning experience out of her moment of surprise?

Tom (the interviewer) is asked "What are YOUR VIEWS on guns in America?" by an interviewee ... some personal thoughts and a tragic story are shared.

Ann discusses the constitutional right to bare arms and the responsibility for those who buy or acquire arms. What solutions are appropriate to address gun-related news stories that are so common today? What heartfelt sadness does Ann feel for mental health laws and treatment availability for the mentally ill? What role does the media play in the causes of our problems today? Could you "unplug" for a week?  Are most people nice or not?