...This week lecture discussed the use of guns and drugs, in regards to violence and crime. To begin with, gun are the immediate cause of about 40,000 U.S. deaths annually, in the event of injury however, they are less likely to occur if a gun is being used, compared to the using a knife since they are more lethal. For every gun homicide there are 6 gun crime victims who are injured and many more who are threatened. Consequently, suicide rates are higher in homes where an individual owns a gun. That being said, 49% of households own a gun and there is about 200 million guns in circulation. Though, the percentage of households with a gun has not increased, the number of guns in private hands has however grown. What this means is that individuals...
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...Psychological Analysis of Firearm Misuse and the Public Perspective of Firearm Violence Colin R. Moran Columbus State Community College, Ohio Abstract Every year, more and more people are subjected to the lifelong fear created by events of isolated firearm misuse. This paper will explore the psychological aspects of firearm misuse, question the means which the media uses to distribute information about the events, and apply published research from various reliable sources to conclude the problems created by the methods we approach this issue. This research will also discuss the many hardships that the experts face in predicting and preventing these events, while suggesting possible changes that might lead to improved accuracy and...
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...Gun Control – Does it reduce Crime? There are so many sides to gun control that covering all of them in one paper would kill far too many trees to consider. For that reason, I have decided to cover only how gun control affects crime rates and if it increases or decreases victims’ injuries and/or deaths. I will look at the effect an armed victim has on an offender and how gun control affects only the law abiding citizen. One small town in Georgia went to extremes to reduce its crime rate. That town is Kennesaw, GA. In 1982 a city ordinance was passed that requires all heads of household to keep at least one firearm, with ammunition, in the home (Baldwin). After the law went into effect, crime against persons plummeted 74 percent compared to 1981, and fell another 45 percent in 1983 compared to 1982. Admittedly, the crime rate in Kennesaw was not very high to begin with. Robert Jones, Kennesaw Historical Society president says, “[The crime rate] was eleven burglaries per 1,000 residents in 1981." According to the Kennesaw Police Department, the city's most recent crime statistics show 243 property crimes per 100,000 residents in 1998, or .243 per 1,000. A similar Georgia city, Decatur, recorded 4,049 property crimes per 100,000 residents, or just over 4 per 1000. Kennesaw’s crime rate continues to be below all other metro Atlanta city with similar populations. One can’t help but think that this has something to do with the fact that “all” of the residents are armed. Obviously...
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...Current Events in Business Research Debra Blackwelder RES/351 March 10, 2014 John Gilpin Current Events in Business Research The business research process begins with the collecting of data and then processed into information that can be used to define more details on where, when, how, what type of business is needed for that type of buyer. You have to clarify the research question by discovering the management dilemma, defining the management question, defining the research question(s) and finally refining the research question(s), which is called the exploration of research. Then the research proposal is done, followed by the research design strategy, then data collection and preparation. Next are the data analysis and interpretation, then research reporting finishing with the management decision. The article that the Arthur used for this paper talks about how President Obama issued a list of executive orders, one of which is for the Center for Disease Control (CDC) received $10 million to research gun control violence. In the wake of all the different school shootings, the Obama Administration and anti-guns proponents thought the evidence would be irrefutable to support why guns make Americans less safe. They were not expecting what the CDC report found in their Priorities for Research to Reduce the Threat of Firearm-Related Violence. Their report study findings are that armed citizens are likely to be injured by an attacker, defensive uses of guns are common and that mass...
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...Chisholm September 14, 2014 Is Gun Control a Valid Argument America's founding fathers crafted the 2nd Amendment to protect its citizens from individual and collective threats both foreign and domestic. The individual citizens right to bear arms has been debated from the early 20th century to the present, both for and against. Although, the Supreme Court has provided a decision in 2008 via the District of Columbia vs. Heller protecting an individual's right to bear arms for traditional lawful purposes. Those in favor of gun control have still been promoting the platform that more stringent federal government legislation will deter crime and provide increased safety to citizens. This paper will show that more stringent gun control legislation and that stripping away portions of the 2nd amendment will not lead to less crime or a safer population; in fact, it will and has resulted in the reciprocal effect. Some proponents of stricter gun legislation claim that if guns are removed from public availability that crime will significantly decrease and make neighborhoods safer for the law-abiding citizens. Let's examine the statement " if guns are removed from public availability that crime will significantly decrease." Based on a report from the Congressional Research Service from 1993 through 2011, "firearm-related murder and non-negligent homicide" rate was 6.6 per 100,000 Americans in 1993. Following the exponential growth in the number of guns, that rate fell to 3.6 per...
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...Limit the buying and selling of guns Limit the buying and selling of guns Limit ammunition magazine sizes Limit ammunition magazine sizes Stronger Gun Control Laws in the United States Stronger Gun Control Laws in the United States Understand the psychology of the killer Understand the psychology of the killer Reinstate the Crime and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 Reinstate the Crime and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 1. Narrowed Topic Stricter Gun Control Laws in the United States I chose this topic because it is something that interests me a lot. I believe that it is absolutely absurd how many mass shooting occur in the United States each year. We are supposed to be the best country on Earth, yet so many innocent people are killed each year. When I go out to public places, I am always extra careful of my surroundings and what is going on around me because you never know what can happen at any place and anytime. You cannot trust anyone and you never know who can turn on you in just minutes. My dad and my other my family members work in law enforcement and it sickens me every time I hear about a scary job that they were apart of or even when you hear on the news that another police officer was shot and killed by a criminal. We are the United States, we have a solution to pretty much every problem out there, I strongly believe that something can and must be done to stop all of this unnecessary gun violence in our country. 2. Preliminary Claim: The United States...
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...Gun violence is not a new issue, nor is gun control a new argument. The “war on guns” dates all the way back to the infancy of the United States of America; the right to bear arms was guaranteed in the Second Amendment to the US Constitution, and has been seen, in the more than two centuries since, as a cornerstone of American liberty. However, in the last few years, repeated mass killings have placed the gun control debate at the eye of the American political storm. In an effort to balance beliefs from both ends of the political spectrum - that gun ownership needs to be protected, while restricted enough to keep guns out of the hands of those who may do deadly harm with them - has come a lack of serious, effective legislation on the matter. The Brady Handgun Violence Protection Act - seen at its enactment as a milestone in the gun control movement - has proven itself ineffective at preventing the type of mass shooting that is, unfortunately, all too common today. These killings, and the high rates of gun violence overall, challenge the core values of social work practice, and the short- and long-term economic impact of this violence is, at best, counter-productive. Based on the research outlined in this document, it is necessary as social workers to create a culture of safety, and as a country to enact sensible gun...
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...Persuasive Research Paper ENG 102 August 11, 2013 Karen Halusek Persuasive Research Paper In America, guns have been a part of the country’s society since its birth. Throughout history, citizens of the US have used firearms to protect the nation, protect their families, and to hunt for food. In the United States, gun control is an issue that has both sides firmly imbedded in their beliefs. The parties in favor of gun ownership and the right to keep and bear arms rely on the fact that provisions for such rights are protected by the Constitution. No legitimate study in the US has ever shown that gun control has any positive impact on crime. Society benefits from firearms in the hands of responsible citizens. In this time of turmoil and growing violence, gun advocates feel more than ever that their position is justified. The issue of gun control continues to remain a controversy. A large number of citizens believe that if gun acts are strictly enforced, that violence and the threat of crime will reduce everywhere. On the other hand, a large amount of society feels that they deserve the right to bear arms and will stop at nothing to protect their second amendment. The challenging issue of gun control takes a harmonizing act of extreme measures. Weighing the rights and liberties for each individual against the welfare and safety of the public is a risky balancing act. Attempts to keep firearms away from these citizens do more harm than good. People believe that the banning...
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... Firearm Protocols CJ2570/ Week 4 Research October 13, 2013 Abstract Securing firearms at a crime scene is a meticulous task. Understanding firearm operations and knowing the different types of firearms can ensure safe handling of all weapon s found. The first duty of the investigator recovering a firearm or weapon is personal safety and the safety of anyone who will potentially come in contact with the item of evidence. The investigator then has to preserve the potential evidence the item may reveal. From semiautomatic pistols to shotguns and long rifles each weapon has different mechanical parts and disabled properly before handling. The forensic technician is tasked with rendering all firearms safe so they can be preserved and analyzed at the lab. Firearms are used in many crimes around the world. It is important to know the proper steps in handling firearms in any crime scene investigation. Analysis and comparison of firearms evidence depends on the type used. There are certain rules for collecting firearms, bullets and residue from a crime scene. Each one is different in characteristics from semiautomatic pistols to long rifles and shotguns. These weapons continue to evolve in manufacturing and forensic technicians must stay up to date and educated on new firearm technology. Handguns are most commonly used to commit crimes because they are smaller and can be concealed easily. Long rifles...
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...Gun violence in the United States may not be as sever as it once was, but it is again highly publicized because of the recent school shooting. With the recent mass murders that have happened in the United States, the question arises about how to prevent these acts from happening again. Some people believe that we should take away all guns while others believe stricter gun laws should be enacted. The purpose of this paper is to explore the gun control laws that we have in the United States as well as their effectiveness as a deterrent for gun violence. Another aspect that we will be looking at is whether stricter gun laws would help prevent gun violence any better. It is apparent that the gun control laws in the United States do not act as a...
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...tragic deaths that is caused by fire arms. Several years of research have pointed to a solution; stricter gun control laws will lower or get rid of gun related crime drastically. Stricter gun control laws can prevent many tragic events from happening and lower the amount gun related deaths and injuries, but not everyone is law bidding citizen. Despite what many claim, various sources indicate the Gun laws are like any other laws congress passes. Someone will break them and the number of incidents will grow. My argument is to show cases the dangers of having firearms, and banning them will be the correct choice. The various sources being used in my argument will elaborate on scenarios like...
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...decided to take the guns of his mother and take the life of 20 children and 8 adults, including his mother's and his own. This atrocity hasn't been the first one. In the weeks since the massacre, gun control supporters have called for a new federal ban on assault weapons and for reductions in the number of concealed-carry permits issued to private citizens. However, to blame assault weapons for this tragedy makes sense like blaming airplanes for the 9-11 attacks. The problem lies with the perpetrator, not the tool used to commit the crime. It is an illusion that further gun control will protect the public since no law, no matter how restrictive, can protect us from people who decide to commit violent crimes. Guns should never be banned in the United States, because the possession of guns ultimately helps improve public safety. Embodied in the Second Amendment to the Constitution is the truth that self-governing individuals should bear the responsibility for defending themselves. The Amendment states, 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. Cramer and Joseph examined the history of pistols in early America that tells us the Framers' original intent in protecting the right of the people to keep and bear arms with no apparent limitations concerning handguns. Many pro gun control supporters adhere to the belief that the availability of guns make violent crime happen and, more...
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...Gun legalization benefits and disadvantages in the USA Introduction The question on whether violence and crime could be tackled effectively and consequently minimized by ultimately legalizing guns in the United States has remained a hard nut to crack over the past decade. On the other hand, ardent debate has been going on getting the guns off the streets. There are valid points on both sides of the issue where legalizing of guns will have benefits as well as disadvantages to the American society. In states where legalization of guns has been effected, citizens have realized numerous benefits. However, the legalization of guns has not been without disadvantages because when the guns find their way into the hands of gangs and children owing to the availability, high rates of crime and deaths are witnessed. Therefore, gun legalization in United States is an issue which has come to the forefront and should be accorded all attention bearing in mind the benefits as well as the disadvantages (Blek 121). Cook, Molliconi and Cole (60) state that guns are weapons that can be used to mitigate crime or violence but can be used to perpetuate violence and crime. It is true that guns do not do the real shooting: people do the shooting. It is the person who possesses the gun and the intent to do harm that we should be worried about. The pride of a person with a gun can actually make him or her to impose his or her will upon other people. This aspect is what puts the legalization of guns...
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...The gun control debate is one of the hottest topics of current media - and it will be discussed further in this paper. This research paper will be oriented against gun control, therefore being for gun ownership. Many aspects of gun control will be discussed, and the argument of this this research paper will be for gun rights and ownership. A lesser-known but important topic in the larger scale gun control debate is handicapped individuals owning a firearm and permit for self defense. Handicapped citizens are more opposed to gun control laws than most, due to the fact that some grips and stocks that are illegal are more necessary (Ennis, 2013). Assault-style weapons, such as AR-15’s, are very customizable, and such customizations could compensate for an individual’s disabilities. Banning that genre of firearms would remove the broad personalization options, and therefore making it more difficult for handicapped shooters to modify a gun to their needs. Also, some disabled shooters may have certain conditions that prevent them from assuming a normal shooting stance. If accommodations can made for the shooter to use their gun effectively, such as a lighter weight gun or laser...
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...CASE STUDY PAPER 1 Kid Killers: Delinquency Theories Arache Lotfalian UMUC CCJS 350 Professor Donovan 11/29/2012 CASE STUDY PAPER 2 In the middle class suburban town of Littleton, near Denver Colorado, a 17 year old murderous fantasy is beginning to take shape. Eric Harris and a friend known as “Vulcan” or “V” intend to commit an act so violent that it will secure their place in history. The following is an expert from Harris’s Journal, mastermind behind the Columbine Shooting: “Sometime in April next year, me and “V” will get revenge, kick natural selection up a few notches. If we’ve learned anything about the art of making pipe bombs, we’ll set hundreds of them around roads, bridges, buildings, and gas stations; anything that will cause damage and chaos. It will be like the L.A. riots, Oklahoma City bombings, WWII, Vietnam, Duke and Doom all mixed together. I want to leave a lasting impression on the world.” One year later on April the 20th 1999, Eric Harris and another Columbine student, Dylan Klebold, committed the worst High School massacre in American history. They killed twelve students and one teacher; injured twenty three others and then turned the guns on themselves (Avila, 2000). Immediately following the mass shootings, media, sociologists and criminologists set about the difficult task of discovering the motives of the killers and answering the question of whether or not problems within society allowed this to happen....
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