We would like you to classify each of the following sets of argument pairs (discussing Gun Control)  into either SIMILAR or NOT SIMILAR. A pair of arguments is considered SIMILAR if the arguments are about the same FACET (making the same argument), and is considered NOT SIMILAR if they do not have the same FACET. A FACET is a low level issue that often reoccurs in many arguments in support of the author's stance or in attacking the other author's position.

Sent1: In short, the panel could find no link between restrictions on gun ownership and lower rates of crime, firearms violence or even accidents with guns.
 Sent2: Those who would remove our freedom to defend ourselves always seem to link the number of guns to the high rate of gun crime.
Not similar

Sent1: If a criminal steals a legally purchased gun from a law abiding gun owner, we are still faced with a situation where the criminal's actions and intent are to blame, not the gun itself.
 Sent2: Before the Brady Law any criminal could walk into a gun store and easily purchase a gun.
Not similar

Sent1: If a gun owner knowingly sells to a prohibited felon who commits a murder with the gun, then the felon alone is responsible for the murder.
 Sent2: Gun ban = No civilians can protect themselves using a firearm = Criminals can illegally purchase guns, like tons already do.

Not similar

