Apr 2, 2025 · Curious about owning a gun? Explore the real pros, cons, safety stats, and surprising costs of gun ownership in the U.S. today.

Jun 14, 2022 · The gun debate has again reached a fever pitch in the shadow of several horrific mass shootings. Ethics Center staff and faculty interrogate the moral and ethical issues associated with …

Dec 20, 2024 · Among gun owners, the top reason they give for owning a gun is for protection (72% say this is a major reason they own a gun). And 81% of gun owners say they feel safer in their home …

Jun 25, 2024 · I own and shoot guns myself, but I also understand why many of my fellow progressive Christians are critical of firearm use. Given the rampant violence in our society, I believe anyone …

Nov 4, 2024 · The debate over gun ownership for personal protection has been a contentious issue in many societies. Advocates argue that owning a firearm is a fundamental right and essential for …

Oct 8, 2024 · Ultimately, the decision to own a gun comes down to weighing the benefits of personal protection and freedom against the responsibilities and risks that come with firearm ownership. By …

1. The best research does not show that gun ownership results in more harms than benefits. This fact, in addition to the substantial self-defense benefits that guns offer and the value of personal liberty, …

Mar 1, 2023 · The Ethics of Gun Control Gun control is a highly debated and contentious issue in today’s society. The issue revolves around the question of whether or not it is ethical to restrict the …

Sep 26, 2019 · Do you have an ethical responsibility to own a gun if you are in a position of power? I believe that I have an ethical and moral responsibility to own a firearm for the protection of myself …

Gun ownership is an interesting moral question in part because there are seemingly good moral reasons to own a gun and good moral reasons not to. After a little scene-setting, I will review what I think are …