The United States has more guns than people, ranking first in the world for guns per capita. Over 40,000 Americans die from firearms every year. For decades, the families of those killed in shootings at schools, churches, synagogues, and entertainment and shopping centers have fought to restrict gun ownership. Yet the grief, tears, and cries of these parents have not been enough to halt this relentless arms race. On the contrary, some politicians enjoy posing with guns during their election campaigns,