In this new Aspen Ideas format, all attendees gather each morning to kick off the day by exploring a current issue of deep complexity. The United States is an outlier in both gun ownership and gun violence, yet while there’s general agreement on the grim statistics, underlying causes and potential solutions are still very much debated. All parents want their children to be safe in school and on the streets, and all Americans want to be able to shop in the local mall or attend a parade without fear. So, why can’t something be done about it?