Myth: Gun Control Reduces Crime

You really can't base this argument on one state or one town banning weapons. You have to look at countries like England and New Zealand and other countries with tough gun laws to see what the results are. There will always be criminals wherever you are but there doesn't have to be handguns or assault rifles in any country. The other argument about people have guns to protect themselves is kind of ridiculous. Many people have rarely ever fired the handgun they purchased. Many have them locked up where it is of no use if a criminal breaks in. Even if someone does confront a criminal, the criminal is most likely going to flee whether the victim has a gun or not.