Guns Polls - SquareOffs

Asked by ABC 17 News

313 Votes

Should "ghost guns" be outlawed?

56%

Yes Yes

44%

No No

56%

Yes

Police say the guns, one of which was used in a Kansas City-area school shooting, are practically untraceable and available to anyone.

Police say the guns, one of which was used in a Kansas City-area school shooting, are practically untraceable and available to anyone. Show Less

5 Comments

Megan Sondgerath Hall

Shouldn’t have to explain it.

Music One

Any gun that can not be traced should be illegal and there should be no way to get ahold of one.

Adam

Of course! Let's put more guns in hands of criminals... especially ones that are untraceable. Duh!

Steve Baumann

They already are banned, this is a fairly ignorant question. Similar to some of the responses.....

Max

If they were illegal, the BATF would be arresting the people selling these kits, at the gun shows. These Kit guns are legal, and ghost gun is a fabricated term, to make them sound evil. We need crime control, not gun control.

Max

This is why it may come as a surprise to many that it is entirely legal to make and own a homemade gun. Federal law, under The Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA), requires that persons "engaged in the business" of dealing in firearms must be licensed in order to do so.

44%

No

The weapons, available in kits at gun shows and online, are legal in all but a few states.

The weapons, available in kits at gun shows and online, are legal in all but a few states. Show Less

2 Comments

Max

60 Missouri Peace Officers Associations wanted to enforce illegal Federal Firearm Laws. More than 540 Missouri Peace Officers Associations disagreed. This is an attempt to override the 2nd Amendment. It's time to punish criminals, not law abiding Americans. Lets get rid of this phony administration.

Steve Baumann

"Ghost Guns" are already illegal when assembled. I agree, this is a lame attempt at the 2nd.

Should guns be allowed on the University of Missouri campus?

Asked by ABC 17 News

693 Votes

Should guns be allowed on the University of Missouri campus?

52%

Yes Yes

48%

No No

52%

Yes

Gun rights advocates say they should be able to keep their weapons locked in their vehicles while on campus.

Gun rights advocates say they should be able to keep their weapons locked in their vehicles while on campus. Show Less

9 Comments

Lisa Gore

2nd Amendment rights are protected in Missouri...The worst mass shootings happen in no-carry zones.

Robert Haggy

Good point

Jack L

A gun in your trunk won`t offer much protection. If you want to protect yourself conceal/carry is the way to go

Robert Haggy

Agreed, I hope this is just a step in the right direction

John Krzos

I believe that evil is everywhere. Everyone deserves the right to be protected, even all students. Guns are just tools, it's the person behind the tool that determines how it is used!

Robert Haggy

Absolutely

Will Mason

Illegal guns are already there. Why shouldn't legal ones be there too?

Robert Haggy

Definitely agree

Adam Schrader

By no means am I a gun advocate, but I do think having one in your vehicle is ok. Especially in Columbia. That place is fast becoming a toilet full of scum.

Max

Because it is the Law

Robert Haggy

Agreed

TRUMP 2024

The armed Society is a polite Society

Robert Haggy

I support the 2nd amendment. Also Missouri is a constitutional carry state. It has been proven time and time again that where the law abiding public are allowed to legally carry guns then violent criminal activity is significantly reduced. Criminals say gun control makes it easier to commit crime

Nicolas Keegan

A state and federally funded ought to honor the state and federal constitutions.

Robert Haggy

Absolutely right

48%

No

Those opposed to the change -- which has now been approved -- say more guns on campus creates more safety concerns.

Those opposed to the change -- which has now been approved -- say more guns on campus creates more safety concerns. Show Less

4 Comments

Nancy Jo Ames

I feel college age adults, especially males, are still struggling with their critical thinking skills in relation to their emotions. College students have many stresses, personal and college coursework. Guns do not provide protection, they increase the likely hood of gun violence

Letitia DenHartog

Having that easy of access to guns doesn't give people time to calm down before reacting to situations.

Kelley Wrenn Pozel

My son-in-law works on campus as a teacher. He should not have to worry about whether he comes home to my daughter at the end of a work day. There is absolutely no reason for anyone to bring a gun to a school campus. Period.

Max

Does that include policemen? I know the criminals never have guns. That would be illegal.

Rob Rasmussen

So every dip with a punisher skill decal is gonna get their gun stolen outta their car during class lolololol

Max

Are you referring to the people who shoot up the City of Columbia nearly every night, or the honest people who are legally carrying firearms for protection?

Are you worried about crime in downtown Columbia?

Asked by ABC 17 News

285 Votes

Are you worried about crime in downtown Columbia?

78%

Yes Yes

22%

No No

78%

Yes

Columbia police were sent downtown this weekend for shots being fired after two people were hit by bullets last weekend.

Columbia police were sent downtown this weekend for shots being fired after two people were hit by bullets last weekend. Show Less

3 Comments

Aven Bange

There seems to be a large increase in crime in Columbia in the last several years and seems to be getting worse. The one crime that seems to be increasing the most is gun violence and shootings.

Kevin Blount

I trust CPD, but the closeness of shootings to the police headquarters is alarming, as it shows the brazenness of our local criminals. Looking forward to more lights downtown.

Laura Davidson

Not just downtown Columbia. Columbia as a whole. But people won't give info to CPD, and it's going to keep happening.

22%

No

Despite the high-profile gunplay downtown, such incidents remain relatively rare downtown. But some would argue any gunfire is too much.

Despite the high-profile gunplay downtown, such incidents remain relatively rare downtown. But some would argue any gunfire is too much. Show Less

1 Comment

Guns SquareOffs

Should "ghost guns" be outlawed?

56% Yes Yes

44% No No

56% Yes

44% No

Should guns be allowed on the University of Missouri campus?

52% Yes Yes

48% No No

52% Yes

48% No

Are you worried about crime in downtown Columbia?

78% Yes Yes

22% No No

78% Yes

22% No

About Guns

56%

Yes Yes

44%

No No

56%

Yes

44%

No

52%

Yes Yes

48%

No No

52%

Yes

48%

No

78%

Yes Yes

22%

No No

78%

Yes

22%

No