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Gun Laws Quotes

Views from many sides of the gun laws debate

This page collects quotes spanning the gun laws debate, from federal enforcement efforts against illegal possession to comparisons between regulation in different countries.

A key initiative that was launched was Project Triggerlock, which targeted for federal prosecution violent felons who illegally possessed guns. It used our very strong federal gun laws to put those people away for a long period of time, a...

Quotes by William Barr

We have to tighten our gun laws and keep guns out of the hands of criminals, the mentally ill, and domestic abusers.

Quotes by Richard Cordray

Let me share some facts with you about the law in most of our country. California is in many ways a little different from the rest of the world, and California has better gun laws than many states, although California's...

Quotes by Michael D. Barnes

They have some pretty tough gun laws in Japan, as they do in any other civilized country in the world, and they're not killing each other off with firearms. You have very violent films in Europe, yet it's not causing...

Quotes by Michael D. Barnes

Emotion Quotes

I just want everyone to know that 20,000 gun laws in the United States are unconstitutional. They infringe on your right to protect your life, the lives of your loved ones, and your property.

Quotes by Michael Badnarik

As a strong supporter of our 2nd Amendment rights, I believe tougher enforcement of our nation's existing gun laws must be done before any more laws are enacted and put on the books.

Quotes by Jeff Miller

As gun owners, my husband and I understand that the Second Amendment is most at risk when a criminal or deranged person commits a gun crime. These acts only embolden those who oppose gun ownership. Promoting responsible gun laws protects...

Quotes by Gabrielle Giffords

Our pre-9/11 gun laws allow our enemies in the War on Terror to arm themselves right here in our own country.

Quotes by Carolyn McCarthy

Concealed-carry reciprocity, I believe, undermines American gun laws by forcing states to accept carry-permitting standards of every other state, including some states that have no standards at all.

Quotes by Brad Schneider

Frequently Asked Questions

Do these quotes take one side of the gun laws debate?
No, the collection includes both support for stricter federal enforcement and arguments that certain gun laws are unconstitutional.
What is Project Triggerlock, as mentioned in one quote?
It is referenced as a federal initiative aimed at prosecuting violent felons who illegally possessed firearms.
Do any quotes compare gun laws internationally?
Yes, one quote compares strict gun laws in Japan to more permissive approaches elsewhere, without endorsing either position.
Are these quotes meant to be persuasive or informative?
They are presented as differing viewpoints for readers to consider, not as an endorsement of any particular gun policy.
Where can I find more quotes about regulation generally?
See our regulation quotes page for broader reflections on rules and government oversight.

Others argue from the opposite direction, framing certain gun laws as an infringement on rights, which shows just how divided this politics-adjacent topic remains.