aetano V. Massachusetts (2016). Although the Supreme Court has extended rights to gun owners in several recent cases this does not reflect the sentiments of all of the United States, and many citizens stand in stark opposition to these decisions.

Public Perceptions
When looking at guns in America, it is first important to understand how pervasive gun culture is in the United States. The United States is far ahead of any other country in gun ownership per capita, owning 120 guns per every 100 residents (Small Arms Survey 2018). That means there are more guns than citizens in America, a staggering statistic. The United States is then followed by countries such as; Serbia, Yemen, Switzerland, Iraq, Canada, and Finland. However, the closest runner up comes in at 75 guns per 100 citizens. Furthermore, it is important to understand that many of these guns are spread throughout America. According to data from Pew Research over 42% of citizens live in a household that contains a gun, and two-thirds of gun owners claim they own more than one gun. In a...