Trump assassination attempt again foregrounds a vexing, complicated issue

The political divide over gun policy is stark. According to a Pew Research Centre report, 79% of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents believe gun ownership increases safety, while 78% of Democrats think it decreases safety. These divisions hinder the formation of a cohesive national gun policy. The political divide over gun policy is stark. According to a Pew Research Centre report, 79% of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents believe gun ownership increases safety, while 78% of Democrats think it decreases safety. These divisions hinder the formation of a cohesive national gun policy.  Economic Times