This is a genuinely contested policy question where reasonable people land in different places based on values and risk tolerance, so I'll lay out the substantive considerations rather than argue for one conclusion.
Arguments for more regulation:
•Countries with stricter gun laws generally have lower firearm homicide and suicide rates, though causation is debated
•Background checks, waiting periods, and safe storage laws have some evidence of reducing impulsive violence and accidental deaths
•Mass shootings and their visibility drive public support for measures like restricting certain weapons or high-capacity magazines
•Access to firearms increases the lethality of suicide attempts and domestic violence incidents
Arguments against more regulation:
•The U.S. has a constitutional right (Second Amendment) that many view as fundamental, not just policy-contingent
•Most gun owners never commit crimes; broad restrictions burden law-abiding people to address the actions of a small minority
•Enforcement is uneven—criminals often obtain guns illegally regardless of laws
•Self-defense value: guns are used defensively in various situations, though the frequency of this is disputed
•Cultural and regional differences (rural vs. urban) mean one-size-fits-all federal policy may not fit all contexts
Where the real debates lie:
•What kind of regulation—universal background checks have broader support than assault weapon bans, for instance
•Federal vs. state-level policy
•Whether existing laws are enforced well before adding new ones
•How to weigh individual rights against aggregate safety statistics
My honest take: the empirical evidence on some measures (like background checks, red flag laws) tends to show modest benefits with relatively low burden, while more sweeping measures are more contested both empirically and politically. But whether that translates into "yes, regulate more" depends heavily on how you weigh liberty against risk reduction—that's a values question I can't resolve for you.
What's driving your interest in the question—are you thinking about a specific policy proposal, or more the general debate?