“Addressing the Prevalence of Guns and Gun Violence in America: Exploring Solutions to Protect Teen Lives” Introduction: In recent years, the United States has faced a troubling trend – gunshots have surpassed car accidents as the leading cause of

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says gunshots, for the first time, have now surpassed car accidents as the leading cause of death for teens in the U.S. The study also says in 2019, African American teens had a gun death rate 4.3 times higher than white teens.  Why are guns so popular and common in America? If you are open to changing the Second Amendment, how or to what? Provide and discuss three ideas or concepts to decrease guns and gun use in America.