Frates, Chris. “The gun debate is not over yet.” National Journal (2013): Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center. Network. October 31, 2013. In this article written by Chris Frates, the author talks about how Democrats and Republicans are going back and forth on gun control laws. Both sides are having difficulty reaching an agreement. Leaving Republicans to ask the question “How do we take away the 2nd Amendment from Americans?” It's a complicated situation as Republicans and Congress continue to try to find loopholes in the system to impose stricter gun control laws. Despite efforts toward compromise, some Republicans doubt that any gun legislation will pass, with or without the support of some GOP (Grand Old Party) senators. As one senior Republican adviser put it: “This amounts to a purity contest over who will best protect the Second Amendment.” Gius, Mark. “Gun Ownership and the Gun Control Index.” Atlantic Economic Journal 36 (2008): 497-498 MasterFILE Premier. October 30, 2013In this article the author talks about the relationship between gun control laws and gun ownership rates in relation to crime rates. He informs his readers of studies to determine whether gun ownership rates have any effect on criminal activity since firearms are the leading cause of homicides; and whether making gun control laws stricter will lower violent crime rates and overall homicide rates. Johnson, Fawn. “The silver lining in the defeat of gun control.” National newspaper. (2013): Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center. Web October 31, 2013In this article, author Fawn Johnson gives us a brief look at what's happening during the great gun control debate. This article gives us a look at gun control proposals, since Americans are not… at the center of the paper… crime rates. They provide some examples of where gun control laws were actually enforced and there are still mass shootings and crime in those states. Tyrrell, R. Emmett, Jr. "The National Rifle Association's Deterrent Against Gun Violence." The American spectator. (2013): Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center. Network. October 31, 2013In this article Emmett Tyrell informs us about gun violence in schools and what the NRA has proposed to stop gun violence and mass shootings across America. As the debate over gun control rages, many schools have become war zones, and all school zones are vulnerable. The National Rifle Association compiled a 225-page report containing dozens of recommendations to improve safety in our nation's schools. The NRA's National School Shield program will train and enable school personnel to carry firearms to protect our nation's children.