...Gun Control: Protecting Society The second amendment states that “A well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.” The second amendment protects the right of the people to have weapons. Gun control should be extended because the crime rate would go down. Increased gun control measures such as background checks, restoring the ban on assault weapons, regulating ammunition and magazines, banning sales to domestic violence offenders, and creating a waiting period with training and registration to purchase a gun would greatly reduce crime in the U.S. Since 1984, there have been at least 44 mass shootings with 3 or more victims where the shooter used...
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...Gun Control Gun control is a set of laws that regulate the sell, manufacturing, and possession of firearms by civilians. Most countries have very strict and restrictive laws regarding firearms. In fact, only 3 countries in the world give citizens the constitutional right to bear arms. Those being the U.S., Mexico, and Guatemala, but in Mexico and Guatemala the government makes it extremely hard to obtain a weapon legally. Depending on who you ask America has a serious gun control problem. But I don’t believe the U.S. has a serious gun problem. Guns don’t kill people, people do, and if they don’t have a gun they’ll just go find something else. “Those who are willing to break the laws against murder do not care about the regulation of firearms,...
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...The right to own a firearm has been in the backbone of American society almost since the beginning of the country itself. Yet, as a country we stand divided on the issue of gun ownership. Guns have been used for hunting and protection since the time of the American colonies. There were laws that required at least one male to carry a gun to church and other public meetings. This was an attempt to stop any robberies from other minorities such as Native Americans, and slaves. The constitution was solidified in 1791 where it says it is “the right of the people to keep and bear arms”. In the past we have forbidden the sale of guns to Native Americans, indentured Irish servants, and slaves. However, we allowed certain professions such as doctors,...
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...Gun Control not Controlling Gun control has been a question for many years. It has only become a big issue in the past decade with the number of mass shootings increasing more and more. Beside mass shootings, 289 people are shot every day, according to NBC News. These numbers are very bothersome and should be lowered greatly. In this essay, I will talk about why gun control needs to be stricter, why guns still need to be available, and solutions to making laws stricter. Brady Campaign says a gun in the home is 22 times more likely to be used to kill or injure in a domestic homicide, suicide, or unintentional shooting than to be used in self-defense. Very few people who have a gun to be used in self defense don’t use it at the time of action. Less than 1% of victims in a violent crime protected themselves with a firearm. Therefore keeping guns around for self defense is not a very arguable point. Of the 289 people...
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...Guns have been around for a long time, and have become essential to many Americans lifestyles. Many people use their guns to hunt, for protection, and enjoyment. It seems as if guns are in the news more often, and it appears they are. Unfortunately there have been mass shootings that have killed many people, including young children. These children and teens had so much to live for, but their lives were cut short due to someone owning a gun, who was mentally unstable. There has been a push for more gun control, but it seems as if the government is afraid to move forward to protect the citizens of America. “...On average one to two women are shot and killed each day by a past or present partner,” is an astonishing quote (1). The violence that we have here in America is something that must be addressed; the violence isn’t just occurring on the streets, or in the “hoods,” it is also happening in classrooms. The problem is that people who are unstable, and not mentally fit are able to easily purchase semi-automatic guns, and bump stocks easily with little to no questions asked. Guns are not the issue; the issue is how quick and easy it is to purchase. In the most recent shooting that occurred in the United States an 18 year...
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...When a citizen wants to buy a gun in the United States, he must pass a background check. When he passes through airport security, he gives up his right to travel freely for the safety of the group. Even while driving for work everybody gives up the right to travel freely. While he may not realize it, the average man is willing to give up some of his freedom to protect himself from everyday dangers. All the time we give up simple rights due to laws put in place to protect the general public. Everyone is restricted by the law, therefore everyone is safer. In the United States, gun control restricts the buyers, which theoretically leads to the prevention of dangerous people owning guns. When anyone wants to buy a gun, the seller is required to run a background check on them. The check searches for any previous criminal record, and the seller will typically determine whether or not to sell to the person based on the check. This is meant to prevent dangerous criminals from owning firearms, which prevents shooting and gun-related deaths. In order to get a hunting license, one must take a certified hunter-safety...
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...wounded 21 others using weapons purchased from private dealers at a gun show. Part of Columbine’s issues should’ve been prevented if the gun laws in Colorado were enforced properly. Although it wasn't entirely Robyn, Eric, And Dylan's fault, the seller shouldn't have sold the weapons to minors because of this the gun laws were not followed resulting thirteen victims being killed. Gun laws in the United States are enforced to ensure safety to U.S citizens. Many states in the U.S are lenient to...
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...The debate surrounding gun control is one that can be very emotional and is often fueled by anger. This makes it an argument that is hard to balance if that emotion isn’t utilized effectively. In her piece “Get a Knife, Get a Dog, but Get Rid of Guns” columnist Molly Ivins fails to properly utilize emotion in a way that gets the reader on her side. In the article “The Progressive Gun-Control Charade” law professor and author Nicholas Johnson stays level-headed which, ultimately, works to his advantage in making him more agreeable. Both writers manage to add something to the discussion; however, Johnson argues his case just a bit better. Ivins’ clearly states her case: get rid of guns – all of them. While her unwavering conviction condemning the usage of guns entirely can be considered admirable, her overpowering anger works against her. She puts herself on one side of the extreme in such an aggressive way it alienates herself from being understood by the other...
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...illnesses and some say it is because of gun control. These violent acts would have never happened if there wasn’t a gun involved. Guns are dangerously powerful weapons of mass destruction that take lives. Lives are not something you can get back, once your dead your dead and that’s why America need gun control. The lives taken everyday by that act of gun violence are hideous. School shootings are becoming more and more common today. School shootings are horrible and shouldn’t be happening. School shootings would not be happening if there wasn’t a gun involved. According to German Lopez, who wrote the article “I’ve covered gun violence for years. The solutions aren’t a big mystery.” “The US makes up less that 5% of the world’s population, but hold 31% of global mass shooters”. That is unacceptable and inconsolable, such a small portion of the world shouldn’t hold that high of a percentage of global mass shootings. Lopez also states, “The Marjory...
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...In the United States, gun control has been one of the most debated topics. This debate has shown to be social, political and economic effects of firearms. This issue has also caused an economic issue to the the United States, and this is also part of the debate if gun control should be accepted. The economic issue of gun control has also occurred and with the support of these statistics, the debate won’t have the ability to come to an end due to the support of this type of information. One part of the economic issue is the medical coverage of injuries and deaths because of guns. According to Natasha Bertrand of Business Insider, she states “American taxpayers pay roughly $12.8 million every day to cover the cost of gun related deaths and injuries”. This is showing how people of America are paying taxes due to the act that people are either getting injured or dying because of guns. A pro to situation would be the United States of America is receiving money from people so that the U.S doesn’t go completely in...
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...In the United States, gun control should be enforced because it will decrease suicide deaths. According to Jacob Sullum, ¨Limiting access to guns makes each attempt more likely to fail, thus making it more likely that people will survive and not attempt to harm themselves again¨ (Jacob Sullum). Sullum proves that by keeping guns a difficult item to get, the less suicide attempts there would be. Suicide can only be done once, a bullet can kill you only once. By committing suicide with a gun, everything will happen all at once and effectively. Those who want to take their life away would have an easier time using a gun than using pills or a razor. Gun control will prevent people from being able to purchase a firearm and make it harder for them...
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...decade there has been a drastic increase in the debate over gun control. A Constitutional right set forth by our forefathers is now seemingly being laid to rest by the leaders of our country. However, as a modern Democratic society the people of our nation are refusing to go down without a fight. By evaluating and analyzing recent gun control policies and the reaction of such policies by the general public, supported by a graphical representation of my theory, I will argue that through recent policy that the increase in the limiting of sale of firearms and ammunition and the attempted disarming of the American public has endangered the law abiding citizens of this country instead of saving them as many would have us believe. I hypothesize that with stricter...
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...The topic of gun control is a very controversial conversation that is flowing through the government. The people of the United States have had enough shooting specific through of schools that harm such young individuals. The government is now finally trying to find a solution for this glooming problem that is only getting worse. The big thing that is stopping anything from happening regarding a new bill is the senate. Our government is very hard to get a new amendment or bill through. The process starts with everyone voicing their opinion and writing up a bill, then it is voted on and even if one person disagree which is the most likely outcome then the bill will be rejected. It does not help the fact that they must work it out through...
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...Critical Control 5 dead 8 hurt and many scarred for life, Esteban Santiago the man responsible for the shooting in Fort Lauderdale airport. He carried out the shooting with a walther 9mm pistol and two clips, People say that it was the scariest moment of their lives and they will always remember that day no matter how hard they try to forget. Many people are asking how did Esteban get a gun into the airport? Around the United states they are beliefs that there should not be as much gun control as it is, and there should not be much of a hassle to get firearms. While on the other hand people believe that more gun control in the united states is needed, that more should be done to stop people that have firearms that should not have them. I feel that more requirements to purchase a weapon is a major issue that needs to be looked at in the united states. Some people think that there should be less requirements to purchase and own a gun because the more guns the better, They also feel as if the guns are more protection and make them feel safer. This is not a wrong thing to believe or a wrong way to feel because from the years 2003-2007 there were about 3.7 million burglaries in about 1 million of those a member of the household was present and 266,560 people became a victim of a violent crime....
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...One of the largest topics that are being discussed in the United States is the topic of gun control. Most will demand that guns are the problem, while others will argue that it is not a gun problem but rather a people problem. The ones who argue that guns are the problem want to either rule out guns completely or have more regulations. The citizens who are against gun control will contradict that argument by saying that guns are a right; that it is part of the second amendment. They will also state that guns are for protection. The question then becomes what one is the right one? I believe that guns are not the problem, but that the people themselves are the issue. In agreement with the statement made from Shiah Dalmia where she states, “How about focusing less on preemptively thwarting prospective attackers and instead...
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