This also indicates that gun violence would be reduced and that restrictions already existed. It also says the majority of Americans, including gun owners, support new gun restrictions. However, some people argue that the Second Amendment protects an individual's right to own a firearm. They argue that guns are necessary to defend against threats ranging from local criminals to foreign invaders (gun-control.procon.org, 2016). Gun ownership deters crime rather than causing more crime. However, guns are very dangerous and are already used in all kinds of criminal activities. Therefore, the advantages of having a gun outweigh the disadvantages of not having one. Regardless of one's beliefs about whether or not gun control should be enforced, the Second Amendment to the Constitution gives everyone the right to carry