The viewpoint that guns make us safer. Evidence overwhelmingly shows that guns don't make us safer. And please don't anyone ask for me to provide the proof just so you can ignore it. I'm not falling for that tactic. The evidence is readily available. Just google "gun violence statistics" and steer away from political websites.
Also, the viewpoint that guns are a right, which is a conflation of the right to defend oneself with the above misconception, i.e., that guns are the best way to protect oneself.
1) Okay, so show and tell why that's the case. It isn't enough to just say something, you need to back up your claims in this. Now I get if peeps disregard what you've researched, but making sure you've got a good bit of evidence that does support you is something that shouldn't honestly been not taken advantage of. I like others would treat it with scrutiny, but at the same time that doesn't mean it would be ignored. If you are talking about peeps that would cause you bring things that they don't agree with, you're still adding to your inventory of backup.
2) Google search "gun violence" isn't an argument, it's a dismissal. I can understand not liking an opposing opinion, but saying "do your research" with showing an intent of not supplying either isn't ideal for debating or your point. Plus, information isn't just a google search away. Stuff on the web needs to be scrutinized and reviewed to determine it's validity. Comparing stuff and finding patterns is also important.
3) And some evidence shows that guns make us safer. I mean, if you wanna argue that it doesn't then support the position. "Overwhelming evidence" isn't a rebuttal to any argument unless you show it, or direct it, display it and walkthrough it or prove it.
4) Okay so how is the viewpoint of the right to bear arms a misconception? Elaborate on why you think this way and stuff that would support it/or show that the current mindset regarding it isn't as reasonable as yours. Also
conflation:
noun: conflation; plural noun: conflations
the merging of two or more sets of information, texts, ideas, etc. into one
How is the viewpoint that guns are a right a conflation?
5) How aren't guns the best way? I mean, sure they aren't great in all scenarios, but how are they not a good if not best option for self defense?
I'm not trying to come off as condescending or honestly even trying to refute you. I'm just pointing out my own thoughts on stuff and overall why I think your argument is a) Vague and b) Weakly supported.
I wish you well.