Opponents of gun control contend that law-abiding citizens should have the right to take personal responsibility for their safety and the protection of their loved ones. They argue that self-defense is a fundamental human right, and that firearms are essential tools for this purpose. Restricting access to firearms, they argue, could leave individuals vulnerable to crime and unable to defend themselves effectively.
Chants from protests for gun control in front of the NRA convention and elsewhere, May 2022 onwards
On May 27, 2022, a large protest for gun control, estimated to be about 4,000 people, was held in Houston, in a park opposite…