The recent tragedies in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, have reignited a contentious debate in our nation, one that has both captivated our headlines and filled our homes.

In the wake of these heart-wrenching tragedies, we’ve seen elected leaders on all levels of government demand solutions to the ongoing problem of violence in America — and understandably so. The thought of dozens of people having their lives stolen from them so senselessly is difficult to fathom.