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Resolved: The United States should require universal background checks for all all gun sales...
November PF Topic: Resolved: The United States should require universal background checks for all gun sales and transfers of ownership. We will be debating the above (^) resolution, not what is stated in the title of the debate (ran out of characters.) In response to the recent plague of gun violence and mass shootings, increased gun control (encompassing universal background checks) have been proposed in an effort to combat violent deaths. This debate centers around the United States implementing (a) universal background checks for sales and (b) transfers of ownership. I oppose the resolution, affirming that universal background checks should not be imposed by the United States government or any other power, including (though not limited to) independent stores. Below are definitions that are unconditionally accepted upon the acceptance of this debate: Universal Background Check: Requirement of all firearms transactions in the United States to be recorded and go through the NICS - National Instant Criminal Background Check System. United States: United States of America, Federal Government Gun Sale: Transaction of firearm typically with monetary gain Transfer of Ownership: Obtaining a gun through private transaction not necessarily involving trade Should: Encompasses everything, including: moral obligation, safety of citizens, economic benefit, etc. Not limited to a single factor. Please use the first round to accept the debate only and refrain from introducing arguments until the latter three rounds. Thank you! Accepting the debate means unconditional acceptance of all stated above. Best of luck to whomever accepts. Looking forward to a great debate!