“No, because people are going to use it for other purposes, not protection. More like gang-related purposes”

Agnes Horimoto, 21,
Anthropology Major

“Yes. Just make sure they have their papers. Also guns should not be in the hands of those with a criminal background.”

Mel Jackson, 20,
Music Major

“No. There’s a lot of gang violence and there needs to be a greater presence of gun control in the U.S.”

Donail Watson, 21,
Undecided Major

“Yes. We live in California where there is a lot of violence, and I think we deserve the right to own and carry firearms.”

Tasha Mason, 30,
Culinary Major

“No, because people are not responsible. I think the laws should be more harsh, because guns in the wrong hands are disastrous.”

Massimo Biagiotti, 26,
Economics Major

“Yes, I think gun laws are too strict right now. I think you should be able to own a weapon so as to protect yourself.”

Marie Godbold,
51, Culinary Major