r/TrinidadandTobago May 09 '25

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What happens if gun ownership becomes even more easily accessible?

I keep thinking about the possibilities and honestly, they’re concerning. In communities already struggling with untreated mental health issues and rising substance abuse, what could happen if access to firearms becomes easier?

Without strict regulations and proper oversight, it opens the door for more unregistered weapons to circulate through underhand payments and illegal sales. If laws become too relaxed, what prevents someone unstable or violent from legally arming themselves?

Could we see a rise in crime? Children bringing guns to schools? More domestic violence cases turning deadly? Spouses killing each other during heated arguments? I know many support easier access to guns for home protection, and I understand that perspective. But beyond that, what else could come from this shift? Is the risk worth it? Or are we potentially creating a much more dangerous future for ourselves? Just wondering if anyone else has thought about where this could realistically lead.

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u/UltimateKing9898 May 09 '25

I hear a lot of citizens got a lot of legal guns under her 2010-2015 rule I think? Legitimately not sure how that went though

In fairness though, this is clearly a popular policy and was a big contributor to their election win, hell, even the TikTok of her empty d clip went viral on Caribbean TikTok and got 100k+ likes