The right to own a gun is controversial, although it is protected by the 2nd amendment to the Constitution. Many, however, argue that easy access to such weapons translates into an increase in violent crime. Guns are readily available, albeit with restrictions on a state level. Nevertheless, in 2012, firearms killed 33,000 people in the United States and with recent school shootings many are demanding tougher control measures. Andrea Arenas reports from Washington. teleSUR
