how laws change due to PLACE - gun laws

Question 1

why might laws differ between places?

Answer 1

• different religious beliefs
• different cultural norms

Question 2

the SNOWDROP CAMPAIGN

Answer 2

• in 1996, thomas hamilton walked into a school and shot dead 16 5-year-olds and a teacher
• the weapon he used wasnt illegal at the time
• there was a massive outcry in society as to why this happened and the families of the dead children set up the SNOWDROP CAMPAIGN
• they launched a petition to change the laws surrounding guns
• the petition got 750,000 signatures for a change in the law for handguns to be banned

Question 3

which act bans the use of most handguns?

Answer 3

Firearms Amendment Act 1997

Question 4

comparing gun laws in the UK to gun laws in the US

Answer 4

by contrast, in the USA, the constitution guarantees the right to bear arms and gun ownership is so widespread it can be seen as cultural norm for many americans

recently, in some states, including illinois, due to mass shooting, handgun use is being banned with new gun safety laws being implemented to try to reduce gun crime and deaths