Debate Should there be more gun control?, live and 1v1 on camera
Gun control vs gun rights. Debate the Second Amendment, regulation, and safety live, 1v1.
Mass shootings keep this argument permanently live in the US. It pits public-safety policy against a constitutional right and a deep cultural divide.
What each side argues
Gun control
- Fewer guns means fewer deaths
- Background checks save lives
- Weapons of war do not belong on the street
Gun rights
- The Second Amendment protects self-defense
- Criminals ignore gun laws anyway
- Disarming the law-abiding helps no one
These are common positions, not the full picture. The best arguments come out live, when someone has to defend them in real time.
How it works
- Check your camera and mic. Debaters go on camera; viewers don't have to.
- Pick the Gun Control topic and get matched with someone taking the opposing side (Gun control vs Gun rights).
- Debate live in a public room. The audience chats and a challenge timer rotates new debaters in so everyone gets a turn.
- The crowd can flag a debater off or vote to extend the clock.
Frequently asked
How do I debate Gun Control online?
Open Joust, allow your camera and mic, choose the "Gun Control" topic or add it as a tag, and you'll be matched with someone who wants to argue the other side in a live 1v1 video debate.
Do I need an account?
No. Joust is anonymous, so you can watch, chat, and debate without signing up.
Can I just watch instead of debating?
Yes. Anyone can watch a live Gun Control debate, chat with the audience, and join the line to take a seat when a debater leaves.