In America, the debate over gun rights has become a defining political issue in recent election cycles. On one side, staunch defenders of the Second Amendment of the US Constitution, which protects the right to bear arms. On the other, those advocating for stricter regulations – pointing to horrific cases of mass shootings. And while the issue isn’t top of mind for most voters this November, as Toni Waterman reports, it’s always lurking in the background.
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