Guns seized and 5 arrested in D.C.

http://www.wusa9.com/story/entertainment/television/programs/lets-be-real/2015/09/04/10-illegal-guns-seized-5-arrested-dc/71692748/

I found this article interesting, because it is an ongoing topic in America. The United States has the most mass shootings, guns violence all over the world. The article talks about an incident which occurred in Washington D.C., where at least 5 individuals were incarcerated and 10 firearms were seized. Gun laws in the District of Columbia regulate the sale, possession, and use of firearms and ammunition. Even the state of Maryland has restricted gun laws, which also includes increased background checks. The question is, can we stop/decrease gun violence due to increased background checks? I totally agree. In multiple countries, shooting is sport, firearms are also included in different olympic games, like biathlon. There are so many law abiding citizens who just like shoot, the competition against others, or those who just want to protect their loved ones from a home invasion. On the other side, there are people with mental issues who shouldn't be in possession of a firearm. Research has shown, that almost all mass shootings in the United States were initiated by individuals with metal issues. Do background checks or the prohibition of firearms prevent criminals from having them? I don't think so. There are so many illegal, unregistered firearms in the United states which couldn't be tracked. Gun violation and gun trafficking is a serious issue in America that hopefully can be prevented one day.