As a policy analyst charged with resolving a public issue what issues are faced with gun control? Where does this issue stand ?

Apply the policy analysis process to resolve the problem or improve the policy. Remember that this will apply in the U.S. where Democracy still rules

Step 1: Define the Issue: The issue of gun control in the U.S. focuses on the regulation of firearms ownership, access to guns, and the use of it. It raises concerns about mass shootings, gun violence, and the balance between individual rights and public safety. Additionally, it is framed within the context of the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which protects the right to bear arms.

2.Establish evaluation criteria

1. Maintain Status Quo
2. Implement stricter regulations
3. Legislative framework
4. Public Opinion

4.Assess alternative policies

• Stricter background checks for all gun buyers
• Mandatory waiting periods before obtaining a firearm
• Mandatory gun safety training for gun buyers

5. Display and distinguish among alternatives