Like it or not, Arizona has become a highlighted example to anti-gun advocates of why the U.S. needs stricter gun laws. They believe that protecting the public's right to bear arms creates a more dangerous society. Gun control enthusiasts use the assault against Tucson Rep. Gabrielle Giffords to support their argument that gun laws should be stricter.

According to CBS News, President Obama used to share the anti-gun sentiment, but his supporters in that regard have been disappointed in Obama's lack of action in making firearms more difficult to acquire. Recent reports, however, indicate that Obama is about to fulfill at least part of his promise to aid in preventing violent offenses related to guns.

Sources have said that the administration will announce gun safety efforts soon. Exactly what those efforts are is undisclosed, but it's probable that the proposal won't do as much as the most passionate gun control advocates hope for.

With the recent election and the increased amount of conservative lawmakers in office, reports suggest that even if Obama wanted to drastically limit people's freedom to bear arms, no such laws would pass at this point. Instead, the administration might have more luck targeting a less limiting and controversial change to gun safety.

Gun control enthusiasts and even some who might not label themselves as such believe that a more thorough and effective background check system is a necessary step to take in order to prevent violent crime in the country. A better system, they suggest, would prevent another tragedy such as the one that happened just over six months ago in Tucson.

When President Obama announces his gun safety proposal, we will post an update.

Source

CBS News: "Tucson shooting prompts gun safety proposal," 8 Jul. 2011