Myth: There is decreasing public support for policy solutions to curb gun violence.

Fact: The majority of Americans support common-sense measures to prevent gun violence.

Myth: All we need to do is enforce the laws already on the books.

Fact: Better gun enforcement and stronger gun laws are both needed to reduce gun violence.

Myth: "Stand Your Ground" laws are needed so citizens can defend themselves.

Fact: Citizens have always had the right to defend themselves. The facts show that “Stand Your Ground” laws are making our communities less safe.

Myth: Guns don’t kill people – people kill people.

Fact: More guns means more gun murders and more gun suicides.

Myth: America’s gun laws don’t work.

Fact: Research demonstrates the effectiveness of a wide range of gun laws, including: background checks, regulation of gun dealers, and bans on assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines.

Myth: Gun ownership is on the rise and guns are everywhere.

Fact: Gun ownership in America is in decline.

Myth: If someone had a gun at the scene of a mass shooting, tragedy could have been prevented.

Fact: There is no credible evidence that the carrying of hidden, loaded weapons decreases crime.

Myth: The Second Amendment is a barrier to stronger gun laws.

Fact: The Second Amendment and recent Supreme Court decisions do not block stronger gun laws.

http://www.joycefdn.org/gunviolencemyths/