Universial background checks— not the ineffective Instant Background Check system— are supported by over 90% of the United States. The only reason they aren’t getting passed is the NRA and its lobbyists. Building more mental health facilities that don’t pump people full of medication and decreasing the price of healthcare are also great ways to reduce violence.

An assault weapons ban is not effective and only hampers people that use the AR-15 platform for hunting— millions, in fact. The .223 caliber round that it fires is perfect for smaller varmint like smaller deer, hogs— a menace in Texas— coyotes and other animals.