The American media rushes to the scene of acts of violence and reports to viewers all the information possible, whether factual or not. Once it is determined that a firearm was used, both sides of the American gun debate begin to add their two cents. Before all the facts are known, questions begin to be answered. These questions are generally the same. Who did this? Why did they do this? How did they get the gun? What should we (America) do? What usually follows is a mix of emotions and political agendas intended to ensure “this doesn’t happen again.” Very often, the wrong decision is made in haste. American lawmakers launch campaigns fueled somehow by emotion, their personal agendas, or perhaps job security. Amy Hetzner recommends that "lawmakers must also evaluate the effectiveness of laws passed in the emotion of a moment," which is supported by societal tragedies that spark acute debate over gun control. After the disgusting tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut, new gun laws were quickly passed. Many citizens and parents were still in mourning following the murder of twenty children, six teachers and the killer's mother on December 14, 2012. The killer used firearms capable of what many people consider to be magazine clips. large capacity. The media and politicians have thrown terms at the American people such as assault weapons, expanded background checks, background check loopholes, and high capacity magazines. (Krouse). One of the solutions that Connecticut has resorted to is the registration of certain firearms and high-capacity magazines. The bottom line is that gun registration does little to prevent mass shootings. This gives rise to a common argument against gun registration. Criminals will not come back... middle of paper...... 2009. (Web) While gun control and gun rights stir different emotions and opinions, everyone should agree on laws that protect the lives and liberties of Americans. Much research still needs to be done to understand many aspects of gun violence. Gun laws should be based on evidence obtained through thorough research. Analysis of tragedies such as the one mentioned that took place in Tuscany, Arizona. Whether the forearms used in these tragedies were recorded or not would not have stopped them from doing so. Proper information entered into databases can ensure that background checks only apply to citizens authorized under applicable laws to possess a firearm. On the other side of the debate, great care must be taken to ensure that ineffective gun laws, such as gun registration, are not passed solely on the basis of opinions, but rather on whether they could actually make a difference..