Throughout America's history, several laws have been passed to curb the growing danger of gun violence. But these necessary laws haven't completely solved the paradox of the 2nd amendment. Numerous laws (including the National Firearms act of 1934, Gun Control Act of 1968, and NICS Improvement Amendements Act) have succesfully created short term solutions for the ongoing predicament, but little has been done to address the NRA's ability to fight any legislation. 

Check out the New York Times article: Major Shootings Led to Tougher Gun Laws, but to What End?.

Another article talks about future changes that could decrease gun violence and hold greater restrictions for gun owners. During the Federal Assault Weapons Ban of 1994, the number of mass shootings fell by 37%, but after the ban was lifted in 2004, the number of massacres shot up by 183%. Now, senators are taking extreme measures to change the numbers and reduce the amount of violence inflicted by assault weapons, while others are working to expand gun ownership. 

Check out The Washington Post analysis: It’s time to bring back the assault weapons ban, gun violence experts say.

The last article provides a wide variety of approaches to gun violence and solutions that could decrease the amount of brutality in America's society. Highlighting the fact that two-thirds of deaths inflicted by guns is caused by suicide, data suggests that there is a much greater risk of fatal suicide attemps with guns, as opposed to other ways of suicide. The article also contrasts gun violence in different communities, and how to prevent assault rifles from getting in the wrong societies. Lastly, federal funding for gun research is far lower than research for other mortalities in America. 

Check out the UNDark article: Bringing Science to Bear, at Last, on the Gun Control Debate.