We would like you to assess the QUALITY of each of the following argument (discussing Gun Control) and determine if the argument is Valid or Invalid. A valid argument is clearly interpretable and either expresses an argument, or a premise or a conclusion that can be used in an argument for the topic of gun control. An invalid argument is a phrase that cannot be interpreted as an argument or not on the topic of gun control.

Q: Obviously gun control is doing nothing to make California any safer, otherwise these numbers wouldn't be able to take place in such an alarmingly easy manner.

A: Valid
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Q: When we factor in the usefulness of guns for self-defense against violent criminals, it's clear that normal gun owners are at less risk of criminal victimization.

A: Valid
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Q: Meaningless circular hypotheticals aside, whatever the ifs, ands, buts, or maybe's, an individual with a gun undeniably has a potential to be deadlier than an individual without a weapon.

A:
Valid
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