Bullets on the ballot: Gun control amidst the 2024 elections

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With the presidential elections around the corner, gun control remains a pressing issue for Indiana voters. Indiana, like much of the U.S., grapples with rising gun violence, and the state’s laws regarding firearms have come under increasing scrutiny. The debate over how best to balance gun rights with public safety is intensifying, with advocates on both sides citing statistics and recent trends to support their views. Gun violence has been steadily increasing in Indiana in recent years. According to the latest data from the Gun Violence Archive, Indiana experienced over 600 firearm-related deaths in 2023, a significant increase compared to previous years. Indianapolis has been particularly hard-hit, recording more than 200 homicides involving firearms in the past year alone. These numbers mirror the national trend, where gun violence has surged in both urban and rural areas. Gun-related injuries, including non-fatal shootings, have also risen sharply. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that firearm-related deaths have seen a marked increase in patients treated for gunshot wounds, citing 1,211 firearm-related deaths in 2022 (or 17.4 per 100,000.) Democrat vs republican poll, democratic decision and primary voting conceptual idea with Vote election campaign button badges and the united states of...

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