Introduction Between 2007 and 2011, more than forty six thousand Americans succumbed to murders perpetrated through gun related violence. These statistics translate to about 25 murders every day (Spall & Sloan, 2013). The United States has the highest prevalence of gun ownership and gun related deaths in the world. Other statistics also indicate that there are eighty eight guns for every one hundred Americans (Sager, 2012). Gun control is a very contentious topic and both sides of the debate are worthy of intuitive and realistic exploration. Pro and anti-gun control sympathizers tender valid concerns and beliefs