I personally have seen a direct correlation between party affiliation and gun owners, be that as it may there are always exceptions. However I will trust someone with a gun that actually believes in regulations for that gun, because they're more likely to be responsible gun owners.

I do not own a gun, because my mental health, physical health, and my little brother whom lives with me has an explosive temper and no impulse control. However I love shooting guns under supervision and in a proper environment. Just because I know I shouldn't own a gun doesn't mean I hate guns. Just because I want proper gun laws and regulations doesn't mean I'm anti-gun.

You're in a catch .22 mm (see what I did there? Lmao) if you don't own guns they say "lmao you don't have a valid opinion because you don't know guns!" And if you do, they call you a hypocrite.

There is nothing hypocritical in wanting people to be properly regulated and safe with their guns while owning guns.

I own guns. I live sortta remote and rarely use them for anything. occasional target shooting.I have no problem with no Ars and those kind of guns. The weapons that I have could also ea lot of havoc also. The problem is people who are unstable getting their hands on guns. This needs to be addressed and yes I know there is no easy answer. Responsible owners need to store their guns away from people in their family who are unstable or young. These people whose kids can just pick up a gun should be held responsible for the damage others do with with them.

I too am a gun owner looking for better laws made by people who know more about guns,

I am a centrist not a Democrat or a republican. I own guns and also feel that AR-15's solid no er be sold. Because I look at things logically.

Conservative Republicans refuse to use logic when anything relates to guns. If you want to kill allot of people quickly you buy an AR-15 or equivalent and then you go shoot allot of people.

Stop selling those guns and that will no er be er be an option. (I own an AR-15 but I'm not crazy). It's not hypocritical to own guns and to also realize that some shouldn't be sold any er.

The two Republicans I briefly dated owned arsenals of guns, including assault weapons and a machine gun. I was horrified.

Republicans and Democrats have stark, fundamental differences on questions relating to the causes of gun violence, and even whether gun violence is a serious problem in the country.

I think your question show just how not a black and white problem this is. I also think the biggest wild card is the human involvement. If you only ban guns that doesn't stop the crazy person. But it's a start, but there needs to be a better system to do the background checks. And there needs to be accountability from the NRA and cops and who ever else drops the ball. Also there needs to be a ban on the money from these companies and religious people going into politics and government. Follow the money

I find that it is easier for me to debate the gun issue with the conservatives right because I am a gun owner as well and a far left one at that. I do advocate for better background checks, especially at gun shows...and I think open carry is taken too far by people who probably shouldn't have guns if they are that insecure about going to Starbucks carrying their weapons. I think many are shocked and even scared that many of us liberals own weapons...I guess they thought a civil war would be won in a day...ha!

You are absolutely a hypocrite.

I consider myself a liberal left I also believe in second amendment rights. However I strongly am in favor of stricter gun laws, more extensive background checks, better training, waiting periods. I also believe that there are too many guns in our society. Guns were made to protect your home and property. I do wish more people would explore other non-lethal forms of protection as well.

Stricter gun laws is better.

I'm happy living in a country where guns are illegal. Very happy.

You have 2 questions but only one place to answer yes or no. I don't think owning guns while advocating for strict gun laws makes one a hypocrite. Perhaps by owning them they can understand clearly the reasons why laws should be strict. No one said the laws should say people can't own them - just that it not be so easy to own them without proper training and licensing. As far as the second question - there seems to be a correlation, but I'm sure there are other outliers such as yourself.

Maybe not so many guns.

I too like guns, but we can be safer about it.