http://www.opposingviews.com/users/freedom-states-alliance Freedom States Alliance (FSA) is actively changing the way America thinks about guns in order to build and strengthen the grassroots movement to reduce gun violence. We believe that all Americans deserve to live in a country free from the fear, threat, and devastation caused by gun violence -- each one of us deserves to be safe in our homes, schools, and communities. Our focus is to reduce gun-related deaths and injuries through public awareness campaigns and by providing technical assistance and support to grassroots organizations. http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/should-loaded-and-concealed-guns-be-allowed-in-national-parks On May 20, 2009, Congress overwhelmingly voted to allow loaded and concealed weapons into national parks, reversing a Reagan-era rule that allowed registered gun owners to carry only non-concealed, unloaded weapons. While gun rights groups have hailed the decision many gun prevention activists say that national parks just got more dangerous. Should loaded and concealed weapons be allowed in America's parks? Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:00:06 -0500 http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/should-loaded-and-concealed-guns-be-allowed-in-national-parks http://www.opposingviews.com/arguments/guns-in-national-parks-a-deadly-decision Congress passed dangerous legislation permitting the carrying of deadly and loaded guns in national parks , a law soundly rejected by park rangers, conservationists, gun violence prevention advocates and the vast majority of American citizens. Freedom States Alliance Thu, 28 May 2009 13:18:11 -0500 http://www.opposingviews.com/arguments/guns-in-national-parks-a-deadly-decision http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/are-us-gun-laws-to-blame-for-violence-in-mexico A recent explosion of drug-related violence in Mexico killed thousands of people last year, dangerously destabilizing America's southern border. Some people, including many in Congress, believe the violence is being fueled in part by weak U.S. gun laws that allow powerful firearms to reach Mexico. But gun rights advocates see this connection as tenuous at best, and believe the violence in Mexico is being used to scare the public into supporting unnecessary domestic gun control laws. Would stronger gun laws in the U.S. stem the violence in Mexico? Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:22:45 -0500 http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/are-us-gun-laws-to-blame-for-violence-in-mexico http://www.opposingviews.com/arguments/stronger-gun-laws-not-more-cops-are-needed President Obama should move swiftly on common sense measures to limit the flow of guns and deadly semi-automatic assault weapons that are fueling Mexico’s escalating drug violence. In his second press conference from the East... Freedom States Alliance Sun, 12 Apr 2009 12:14:39 -0500 http://www.opposingviews.com/arguments/stronger-gun-laws-not-more-cops-are-needed http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/does-owning-a-gun-make-you-safer The second amendment of the constitution guarantees the right to keep and bear arms. As the specter of gun violence continues in our workplaces, roads and schools, the question keeps arising: do guns keep you safe, or just increase the level of violence? Fri, 20 Mar 2009 22:03:09 -0500 http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/does-owning-a-gun-make-you-safer http://www.opposingviews.com/arguments/access-to-guns-increase-risk-of-suicide It is unfortunate and deeply troubling that the gun lobby does not accurately cite the mountain of available research that the easy access to firearms leads to more suicides. Hard data and numerous research studies strongly refute the gun lobby's... Freedom States Alliance Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:47:27 -0500 http://www.opposingviews.com/arguments/access-to-guns-increase-risk-of-suicide http://www.opposingviews.com/arguments/guns-in-the-home-increase-risk-of-gun-violence The gun lobby paints a romantic picture. If you have a gun in your home, you can ward off criminals that are lurking outside late at night. What they fail to mention are the deadly statistics outlined here and that the vast majority of would be... Freedom States Alliance Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:47:26 -0500 http://www.opposingviews.com/arguments/guns-in-the-home-increase-risk-of-gun-violence http://www.opposingviews.com/arguments/the-gun-lobby-s-myths The gun lobby has made it a habit to spread misleading information about the dangers of guns. In fact, they have developed a powerful media machine that keeps fair reporting out of the mainstream and relentlessly perpetuates myths such as:... Freedom States Alliance Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:47:25 -0500 http://www.opposingviews.com/arguments/the-gun-lobby-s-myths http://www.opposingviews.com/arguments/too-many-guns-already With over 280 million guns in civilian hands in our country and over 30,000 gun-related deaths each year, Americans should be concerned about the proliferation of guns in the United States.   Due to the easy availability of firearms, the... Freedom States Alliance Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:47:24 -0500 http://www.opposingviews.com/arguments/too-many-guns-already