<p>On the evening of 4th of July, gun violence rocked New York City as a series of shootings resulted in two deaths and left 11 people injured.&nbsp;<br />
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Among the victims of Wednesday's tragic shootings were an 18-year-old man and a 19-year-old man, both fatally shot on Morris Avenue in The Bronx locality.&nbsp;<br />
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In New York City, the level-four mobilisation plan was activated after five shootings were reported from the Bronx locality alone.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the level-four mobilisation plan, one patrol car is deployed in each of the city's 77 precincts to the borough, meaning an intensified police presence.<br />
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<h2><strong>New York 4th of July shooting: Series of violence</strong></h2>

<p>The wave of violence commenced around 12:40 AM when a 34-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound to his leg in the Throggs Neck area of The Bronx. Despite his injuries, he managed to reach Westchester Square Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.</p>

<p>Approximately 20 minutes later, a 36-year-old man was shot in the leg and buttocks in the same neighbourhood. Initially, he sought medical assistance at Montefiore Medical Center but was subsequently transferred to Jacobi Medical Center, also in stable condition, New York Post reported.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In Brownsville, Brooklyn, at approximately 1:30 a.m., a 20-year-old girl sustained a gunshot wound at the intersection of Bristol Street and Livonia Avenue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She was transported to Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center, where her condition was reported as stable. The motive behind the shooting is still under investigation.</p>

<h2><strong>Have there been any arrests for the shooting spree?</strong></h2>

<p>No. There have been no arrests in the series of shootings so far.</p>

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On the evening of 4th of July, gun violence rocked New York City as a series of shootings resulted in two deaths and left 11 people injured. Among the victims of Wednesday's tragic shootings were an 18-year-old man and a 19-year-old man, both fatally shot on Morris Avenue in The Bronx locality.

On the evening of 4th of July, gun violence rocked New York City as a series of shootings resulted in two deaths and left 11 people injured. Among the victims of Wednesday's tragic shootings were an 18-year-old man and a 19-year-old man, both fatally shot on Morris Avenue in The Bronx locality. In New York City, the level-four mobilisation plan was activated after five shootings were reported from the Bronx locality alone. Also watch | US: 4 dead at Independence Day celebrations at Louisiana; gun violence reaches new highs × In the level-four mobilisation plan, one patrol car is deployed in each of the city's 77 precincts to the borough, meaning an intensified police presence. Mayor Eric Adams arrived at the scene to support the ongoing police investigation, New York Post reported. New York 4th of July shooting: Series of violence The wave of violence commenced around 12:40 AM when a 34-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound to his leg in the Throggs Neck area of The Bronx. Despite his injuries, he managed to reach Westchester Square Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition. Approximately 20 minutes later, a 36-year-old man was shot in the leg and buttocks in the same neighbourhood. Initially, he sought medical assistance at Montefiore Medical Center but was subsequently transferred to Jacobi Medical Center, also in stable condition, New York Post reported. Also read | US: 3 dead, several wounded after domestic dispute turns into shooting episode at Maryland home In Brownsville, Brooklyn, at approximately 1:30 a.m., a 20-year-old girl sustained a gunshot wound at the intersection of Bristol Street and Livonia Avenue. She was transported to Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center, where her condition was reported as stable. The motive behind the shooting is still under investigation. Have there been any arrests for the shooting spree? No. There have been no arrests in the series of shootings so far. New York state gun laws The residents of New York do not need permits to keep rifles or shotguns in New York. In general, New York residents also do not need permits to possess rifles or shotguns in New York, as long as the rifle barrel is at least 16 inches long or the shotgun barrel is at least 18 inches long, according to the gun laws in the state. Only people with criminal convictions and those who have been certified mentally incompetent are not allowed to possess rifles or shotguns. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>In Portugal's Setubal, a man shot dead three people before taking his own life. The tragic shooting, according to CNN Portugal, happened around 45 kilometres south of the capital Lisbon.</p>

<p>Talking to Reuters, PSP police commissioner Joao Freire stated that the cause and details behind the incident are not known at the moment.</p>

<p>"There are four bodies, which were supposedly the result of a shooting, but the causes and details are not yet known," he said. He also revealed that Portugal's police criminal cases agency PJ was investigating.</p>

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<p>The shooting reportedly took place at around 8 am in Bairro Azul, a poor neighbourhood of Setubal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Local media, as per ABC News, have described the incident as a dispute among rival pigeon racers.</p>

<p>According to police commissioner Andreia Gonçalves, a disagreement occurred between four men aged between 30 and 60 in the city of Setubal, south of Lisbon. One of the men killed the others and then shot himself, due to an unresolved issue between them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The commissioner described this as an "isolated situation."</p>

<p>Reports from the scene revealed that the four deceased individuals were participating in a pigeon race and their disagreement was also related to an illegal vegetable garden.</p>

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In Portugal's Setubal, a man shot dead three people before taking his own life. The tragic shooting, according to CNN Portugal, happened around 45 kilometres south of the capital Lisbon.

In Portugal's Setubal, a man shot dead three people before taking his own life. The tragic shooting, according to CNN Portugal, happened around 45 kilometres south of the capital Lisbon. Talking to Reuters, PSP police commissioner Joao Freire stated that the cause and details behind the incident are not known at the moment. "There are four bodies, which were supposedly the result of a shooting, but the causes and details are not yet known," he said. He also revealed that Portugal's police criminal cases agency PJ was investigating. Also read | Man kills three before commiting suicide in Portugal's Bairro Azul The shooting reportedly took place at around 8 am in Bairro Azul, a poor neighbourhood of Setubal. Local media, as per ABC News, have described the incident as a dispute among rival pigeon racers. According to police commissioner Andreia Gonçalves, a disagreement occurred between four men aged between 30 and 60 in the city of Setubal, south of Lisbon. One of the men killed the others and then shot himself, due to an unresolved issue between them. The commissioner described this as an "isolated situation." Reports from the scene revealed that the four deceased individuals were participating in a pigeon race and their disagreement was also related to an illegal vegetable garden. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>In Mississippi, United States, a house party took a dark turn. Two high school students&nbsp;died, while another four were injured after gunfire erupted during the party. As per a news report in the Biloxi Sun Herald, the six were rushed to the hospital with gunshot wounds, two were reportedly in critical condition and succumbed to their wounds.</p>

<p>19-year-old Cameron Brand from Pass Christian has been arrested by the police on charges of murder and aggravated assault and is currently being held without bond.</p>

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<p>The two critically injured minors&nbsp;— aged 16 and 18&nbsp;—&nbsp;were transported to University Hospital in New Orleans, where they died on Sunday morning.</p>

<p>Three others are in serious condition and are&nbsp;receiving medical attention at Ochsner Medical Center in Bay St. Louis.&nbsp;One victim who is in critical condition is reportedly undergoing treatment at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport,&nbsp;as per a press release by Police Chief Toby Schwartz.</p>

<p>As per a report by news agency AP, two of the victims are students at Bay High School in Bay St. Louis. The other four attend Hancock High School in Kiln, 13 miles (21 kilometres) northwest of Bay St. Louis.</p>

<p>The Sun Herald reported that there is still uncertainty surrounding the number of gunshots fired, however, videos of the incident circling on social media show multiple shots being fired. As per the report, the shooting took place at a home on Old Meadow Road, less than a mile from Hollywood Casino and Highway 90.</p>

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In Mississippi, United States, a house party took a dark turn. Two high school students died, while another four were injured after gunfire erupted during the party.

In Mississippi, United States, a house party took a dark turn. Two high school students died, while another four were injured after gunfire erupted during the party. As per a news report in the Biloxi Sun Herald, the six were rushed to the hospital with gunshot wounds, two were reportedly in critical condition and succumbed to their wounds. 19-year-old Cameron Brand from Pass Christian has been arrested by the police on charges of murder and aggravated assault and is currently being held without bond. Also read | Drunk man kills 5, including 8-year-old, in ‘execution style’ with hunting rifle in Cleveland, on the run The two critically injured minors — aged 16 and 18 — were transported to University Hospital in New Orleans, where they died on Sunday morning. Three others are in serious condition and are receiving medical attention at Ochsner Medical Center in Bay St. Louis. One victim who is in critical condition is reportedly undergoing treatment at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, as per a press release by Police Chief Toby Schwartz. As per a report by news agency AP, two of the victims are students at Bay High School in Bay St. Louis. The other four attend Hancock High School in Kiln, 13 miles (21 kilometres) northwest of Bay St. Louis. The Sun Herald reported that there is still uncertainty surrounding the number of gunshots fired, however, videos of the incident circling on social media show multiple shots being fired. As per the report, the shooting took place at a home on Old Meadow Road, less than a mile from Hollywood Casino and Highway 90. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>In Cleveland, United States, a&nbsp;drunk man allegedly killed five people, including an eight-year-old child in a shooting incident at a southeast Texas home. As per the authorities, the suspect, who used an AR-15-style assault rifle to commit the crime, is still at large.</p>

<p>The incident, as per ABC News, occurred shortly after 11:31 pm local time, Friday (GMT 4:31 am, Saturday). Authorities from the San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office report that they received a call about a harassment incident in Cleveland, Texas — around 55 miles (89 Kilometres) north of Houston.</p>

<p>When the police reached the scene, they found several victims shot “almost execution style”.</p>

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<p>Speaking to ABC News’ Houston station KTRK, Sheriff Greg Capers of the San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office revealed that all the victims were shot “from the neck up almost execution style, basically in the head.”</p>

<p>Police believe the motive was a disagreement between the victims and the suspect, who had a habit of shooting his AR-15-style rifle in his front yard.</p>

<p>Capers told KTRK that the victims had asked the shooter to keep quiet as they had a sleeping baby.</p>

<p>“My understanding is that the victims, they came over to the fence and said ‘Hey could [you not do your] shooting out in the yard? We have a young baby that’s trying to go to sleep,’ and he had been drinking and he says ‘I’ll do what I want to in my front yard’,” said Capers.</p>

<p>At the time of the shooting, there were at least 10 people in the home. The youngest victim of the tragic shooting is an eight-year-old child.</p>

<p>Also among the victims are two females who, as per the ABC News report — in an apparent attempt to save them — were found lying on top of the two surviving children.</p>

<p>The suspect, as per authorities, is a Mexican male, armed with an AR-15-style rifle. He is believed to be in an intoxicated state. Police are looking for a Hispanic male with short black hair, approximately 5’8" tall. The suspect was reportedly last seen wearing blue jeans with a black shirt and work boots.</p>

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<p>All of his victims are between the ages of eight and 40 years. Four victims were declared dead at the scene while another four died after being taken to the hospital.</p>

<p>Police haven’t revealed the identities of the victims or their relationship to the suspect, but said they are from Honduras.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We are getting closer to him every minute of every hour, but we know who he is,” said Capers, adding, “he [the suspect] is from Mexico. The victims themselves were from Honduras.”</p>

<p>Authorities have advised locals to “stay inside, stay clear” of the crime scene until the investigation has concluded.</p>

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In Cleveland, United States, a drunk man allegedly killed five people, including an eight-year-old child in a shooting incident at a southeast Texas home. As per the authorities, the suspect, who used an AR-15-style assault rifle to commit the crime, is still at large.

In Cleveland, United States, a drunk man allegedly killed five people, including an eight-year-old child in a shooting incident at a southeast Texas home. As per the authorities, the suspect, who used an AR-15-style assault rifle to commit the crime, is still at large. The incident, as per ABC News, occurred shortly after 11:31 pm local time, Friday (GMT 4:31 am, Saturday). Authorities from the San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office report that they received a call about a harassment incident in Cleveland, Texas — around 55 miles (89 Kilometres) north of Houston. When the police reached the scene, they found several victims shot “almost execution style”. Also read | US: Shooting incident kills one at Oklahoma's Rose College of 13,000 student-strength Speaking to ABC News’ Houston station KTRK, Sheriff Greg Capers of the San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office revealed that all the victims were shot “from the neck up almost execution style, basically in the head.” Police believe the motive was a disagreement between the victims and the suspect, who had a habit of shooting his AR-15-style rifle in his front yard. Capers told KTRK that the victims had asked the shooter to keep quiet as they had a sleeping baby. “My understanding is that the victims, they came over to the fence and said ‘Hey could [you not do your] shooting out in the yard? We have a young baby that’s trying to go to sleep,’ and he had been drinking and he says ‘I’ll do what I want to in my front yard’,” said Capers. At the time of the shooting, there were at least 10 people in the home. The youngest victim of the tragic shooting is an eight-year-old child. Also among the victims are two females who, as per the ABC News report — in an apparent attempt to save them — were found lying on top of the two surviving children. The suspect, as per authorities, is a Mexican male, armed with an AR-15-style rifle. He is believed to be in an intoxicated state. Police are looking for a Hispanic male with short black hair, approximately 5’8" tall. The suspect was reportedly last seen wearing blue jeans with a black shirt and work boots. Also read | In America, a long-held belief in American exceptionalism is fading All of his victims are between the ages of eight and 40 years. Four victims were declared dead at the scene while another four died after being taken to the hospital. Police haven’t revealed the identities of the victims or their relationship to the suspect, but said they are from Honduras. “We are getting closer to him every minute of every hour, but we know who he is,” said Capers, adding, “he [the suspect] is from Mexico. The victims themselves were from Honduras.” Authorities have advised locals to “stay inside, stay clear” of the crime scene until the investigation has concluded. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>A mass shooting in Texas on Tuesday that killed 19 kids intensified pressure on US lawmakers to act on the widespread availability of firearms, but it also raised the bleak prospect of little or no change.</p>

<p>According to the Everytown gun control group, it was the ninth mass shooting this year, and it occurred 10 days after another 18-year-old slaughtered 10 African Americans at a supermarket in New York.</p>

<p>However, limitations on gun purchases and ownership have remained mostly unchanged nearly ten years after a gunman massacred 20 children and six others at Sandy Hook elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut, and four years after 17 people were killed at a Florida high school.</p>

<p>"I had hoped, when I became president, I would not have to do this, again," a distraught President Joe Biden said as he led national mourning, vowing to overcome the US gun lobby and find a way to tighten gun ownership laws.</p>

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<p>"Another massacre... an elementary school. Beautiful, innocent, second, third, fourth graders," he said. "I am sick and tired of it. We have to act. And don't tell me we can't have an impact on this carnage."</p>

<p>However, guns of all types, particularly high-powered assault rifles and semi-automatic handguns, are now cheaper and more freely available in the United States than they have ever been.</p>

<p>With the news of Tuesday's horrific shooting, the all-too-familiar debates over guns, public safety, and rights resurfaced.</p>

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<p>Yet data shows the grim national cost of gun crime.</p>

<p>Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the number of gun deaths in the United States underwent a "historic" increase in 2020.</p>

<p>And the US racked up 19,350 firearm homicides in 2020, up nearly 35 percent over 2019, and 24,245 gun suicides, up 1.5 percent.</p>

<p>At 6.1 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants in 2020, the firearm homicide rate was the highest in a quarter century.</p>

<p>Mass shootings have also risen, according to Everytown.</p>

<p>"Since 2009, there have been 274 mass shootings in the United States, resulting in 1,536 people shot and killed and 983 people shot and wounded," the group says.</p>

<p>The country is swamped with guns. US firearms makers produced over 139 million guns for the commercial market over the two decades from 2000, and the country imported another 71 million.</p>

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A mass shooting in Texas on Tuesday that killed 19 kids intensified pressure on US lawmakers to act on the widespread availability of firearms, but it also raised the bleak prospect of little or no change.

A mass shooting in Texas on Tuesday that killed 19 kids intensified pressure on US lawmakers to act on the widespread availability of firearms, but it also raised the bleak prospect of little or no change. According to the Everytown gun control group, it was the ninth mass shooting this year, and it occurred 10 days after another 18-year-old slaughtered 10 African Americans at a supermarket in New York. However, limitations on gun purchases and ownership have remained mostly unchanged nearly ten years after a gunman massacred 20 children and six others at Sandy Hook elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut, and four years after 17 people were killed at a Florida high school. "I had hoped, when I became president, I would not have to do this, again," a distraught President Joe Biden said as he led national mourning, vowing to overcome the US gun lobby and find a way to tighten gun ownership laws. Also read | Texas elementary school shooting: US leaders call for measures to check rising incidents "Another massacre... an elementary school. Beautiful, innocent, second, third, fourth graders," he said. "I am sick and tired of it. We have to act. And don't tell me we can't have an impact on this carnage." However, guns of all types, particularly high-powered assault rifles and semi-automatic handguns, are now cheaper and more freely available in the United States than they have ever been. With the news of Tuesday's horrific shooting, the all-too-familiar debates over guns, public safety, and rights resurfaced. Watch: Yet data shows the grim national cost of gun crime. Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the number of gun deaths in the United States underwent a "historic" increase in 2020. And the US racked up 19,350 firearm homicides in 2020, up nearly 35 percent over 2019, and 24,245 gun suicides, up 1.5 percent. At 6.1 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants in 2020, the firearm homicide rate was the highest in a quarter century. Mass shootings have also risen, according to Everytown. "Since 2009, there have been 274 mass shootings in the United States, resulting in 1,536 people shot and killed and 983 people shot and wounded," the group says. The country is swamped with guns. US firearms makers produced over 139 million guns for the commercial market over the two decades from 2000, and the country imported another 71 million. That includes high-powered assault rifles, which can be found for $500, and 9 millimeter pistols that combine ease of use, high accuracy and semi-automatic triggers with prices as low as $200. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>After one of the deadliest shooting incidents in the US state of Texas, several leaders of the country have been calling for making right amends to end the shooting spree, which seems to have become common in the country. In the latest incident, around&nbsp;18 children and three adults&nbsp;have been killed along with the gunman on Tuesday, as per media reports.&nbsp;The incident has evoked sharp reactions from several lawmakers. On the shooting, Vice President Kamala Harris said, "Our hearts keep getting broken. Enough is enough. As a nation, we have to have the courage to take action." &nbsp;</p>

<p>The shooting took place at a Texas elementary school, Governor Greg Abbott said. In the crime, 18-year-old shooter, who was a local, was also killed.&nbsp;Senator Chris Murphy said, “What are we doing? What are we doing?…This only happens in this country and nowhere else. Nowhere else do little kids go to school thinking that they might be shot that day." &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde. "I’m here on this floor to beg to literally get down on my hands and knees and beg my colleagues. Find a path forward here," said Murphy, who represents Newtown, Connecticut. &nbsp;</p>

<p>On getting apprised about Texas elementary school shooting,&nbsp;US President Joe Biden spoke&nbsp;with Governor Greg Abbott and offered assistance. The president will also address Americans in the wake of this terrible shooting.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A Parkland shooting victim’s father said, "To any family that has lost a kid today: I know the pain...But you have only a small segment of time with the cameras in front of you...While you have the access to show your anger...please do it. Because the media will not be there forever." &nbsp;</p>

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After one of the deadliest shooting incidents in the US state of Texas, several leaders of the country have been calling for making right amends to end the shooting spree, which seems to have become common in the country.

After one of the deadliest shooting incidents in the US state of Texas, several leaders of the country have been calling for making right amends to end the shooting spree, which seems to have become common in the country. In the latest incident, around 18 children and three adults have been killed along with the gunman on Tuesday, as per media reports. The incident has evoked sharp reactions from several lawmakers. On the shooting, Vice President Kamala Harris said, "Our hearts keep getting broken. Enough is enough. As a nation, we have to have the courage to take action." The shooting took place at a Texas elementary school, Governor Greg Abbott said. In the crime, 18-year-old shooter, who was a local, was also killed. Senator Chris Murphy said, “What are we doing? What are we doing?…This only happens in this country and nowhere else. Nowhere else do little kids go to school thinking that they might be shot that day." Also Read: US school shooting: 14 kids, 1 teacher killed along with gunman The gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde. "I’m here on this floor to beg to literally get down on my hands and knees and beg my colleagues. Find a path forward here," said Murphy, who represents Newtown, Connecticut. On getting apprised about Texas elementary school shooting, US President Joe Biden spoke with Governor Greg Abbott and offered assistance. The president will also address Americans in the wake of this terrible shooting. WATCH WION LIVE HERE A Parkland shooting victim’s father said, "To any family that has lost a kid today: I know the pain...But you have only a small segment of time with the cameras in front of you...While you have the access to show your anger...please do it. Because the media will not be there forever." (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Texas elementary school shooting: US leaders call for measures to check rising incidents

<p>From muskets to machine guns, Americans have had a long and tangled history with firearms.That close relationship with guns is being reexamined after the worst mass shooting in modern US history, which left 19 children killed in Texas.</p>

<p>The United States is a country founded on a brutal revolution, scarred by a gruesome Civil War and the annihilation of the indigenous population, and raised on stories of rugged Wild West heroes. Guns are a big part of the story. '</p>

<p>Americans are fascinated by weapons and devoted to them. The United States' identity is inextricably linked to elements like the Wild West and the Frontier, both of which had a strong gun culture. The gun occupies a significant position in the national mythos.</p>

<p>The gun, however, did not truly become a national emblem until several decades after the American Revolution, from 1775 to 1783.</p>

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<p><strong>'A gun is a tool'</strong></p>

<p>In the United States, there are more than 300 million guns—more than one per person—and firearms are implicated in almost 30,000 deaths each year, nearly two-thirds of them being suicides.</p>

<p>According to a June survey by the Pew Research Center, about four in 10 Americans live in a home with a gun, with 67 percent of gun owners saying self-protection is a major reason for having a firearm.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Owning a gun is a fundamental right</strong></p>

<p>Many Americans consider gun ownership to be a basic right guaranteed by the US Constitution's Second Amendment which states: "A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Fear of an increase in crime</strong></p>

<p>While Hollywood Westerns and TV shows may have contributed to the romanticization of cowboy gun culture, Courtwright and others believe that a fear of increased crime that began in the late 1960s plays a bigger role in explaining gun ownership today.</p>

<p>The gun rights organisation, the National Rifle Association, was essential in persuading Americans that they needed a rifle for their own protection. This corresponded to the self-image that many Americans hold.</p>

<p>Gun rights and gun control are two of the most contentious subjects in the United States today, with strong partisan divisions.</p>

<p>In truth, changing gun regulations and enacting legislation to regulate the sale and purchase of firearms is a divisive political subject, especially as the US prepares for midterm elections in November.</p>

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From muskets to machine guns, Americans have had a long and tangled history with firearms.That close relationship with guns is being reexamined after the worst mass shooting in modern US history, which left 19 children killed in Texas.

From muskets to machine guns, Americans have had a long and tangled history with firearms.That close relationship with guns is being reexamined after the worst mass shooting in modern US history, which left 19 children killed in Texas. The United States is a country founded on a brutal revolution, scarred by a gruesome Civil War and the annihilation of the indigenous population, and raised on stories of rugged Wild West heroes. Guns are a big part of the story. ' Americans are fascinated by weapons and devoted to them. The United States' identity is inextricably linked to elements like the Wild West and the Frontier, both of which had a strong gun culture. The gun occupies a significant position in the national mythos. The gun, however, did not truly become a national emblem until several decades after the American Revolution, from 1775 to 1783. According to the Small Arms Survey, an independent global research initiative located in Geneva, Switzerland, the United States houses half of all non-military guns possessed by private persons worldwide. According to the poll, the quantity of firearms in the country outnumbers the population: 393 million guns vs 328 million people. The Second Amendment to the US Constitution, which originates from 1791 and has long been a contentious issue in American legal, political, and social discourse, guarantees gun ownership. × 'A gun is a tool' In the United States, there are more than 300 million guns—more than one per person—and firearms are implicated in almost 30,000 deaths each year, nearly two-thirds of them being suicides. According to a June survey by the Pew Research Center, about four in 10 Americans live in a home with a gun, with 67 percent of gun owners saying self-protection is a major reason for having a firearm. View this post on Instagram A post shared by World Press Photo Foundation (@worldpressphoto) × Owning a gun is a fundamental right Many Americans consider gun ownership to be a basic right guaranteed by the US Constitution's Second Amendment which states: "A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed." Fear of an increase in crime While Hollywood Westerns and TV shows may have contributed to the romanticization of cowboy gun culture, Courtwright and others believe that a fear of increased crime that began in the late 1960s plays a bigger role in explaining gun ownership today. The gun rights organisation, the National Rifle Association, was essential in persuading Americans that they needed a rifle for their own protection. This corresponded to the self-image that many Americans hold. Gun rights and gun control are two of the most contentious subjects in the United States today, with strong partisan divisions. In truth, changing gun regulations and enacting legislation to regulate the sale and purchase of firearms is a divisive political subject, especially as the US prepares for midterm elections in November. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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