Guns kept in the home are more likely to cause unintentional or intentional death or injury than to be used for self-defense. Having a gun in the home gives children easy access to hurt themselves or someone else, as in the illustrative episode. Even though gun ownership has declined today compared to the 1970s, gun violence remains an active cause of death, particularly among black people. Many major crimes committed with the use of firearms have led to changes to current gun laws. In conclusion, Good Times brought controversial issues into American homes in the 70s. Good Times was not afraid to shine a light on controversial issues in the country. The show helped put the real concerns of the time in context. The show was aimed not only at black people but at everyone who watched it. In doing so, Good Times may have helped raise awareness about STDs, gun violence, and other hot topics.