Trump is a strong proponent of the protecting the Second Amendment. He has a concealed weapons permit and he suggested that the key to solving America's issue with gun violence is arming more law-abiding citizens; he went as far to say that arming teachers could prevent mass school shootings. After Obama signed a historic executive measure to limit gun violence, Trump vowed to repeal it.
Clinton stands on the other end of the spectrum. She would strengthen background checks and ensure the gun show purchasing loophole was closed. The gun show loophole essentially allows vendors selling firearms at conventions to bypass background checks. Comparatively, Trump would reinforce the existing background check protocols, meaning he would not strengthen existing gun laws. However, both candidates agree that improving our mental health care system is vital to preventing more mass shootings.
