...the crimes are still being committed by people who have possessed a firearm that has been obtained illegally or without proper permits. That being said there has been a strong push for gun control because of the rise of shootings involving a large group of people such as the Columbine massacre, Virginia Tech shooting and latest Aurora movie theater shooting involving people who have purchased firearms legally. Gun control laws in the United States have been established for many years but to maintain a civilized society with limited crime stronger control laws need to be enforced in which will help reduce crime in our country. Establishing stronger gun control laws will educate society, reduce the amount of accidental deaths, and decrease the number of violent crimes committed in our communities. An upright definition of gun control is necessary to understand the sides and issues relating to firearms. Educating Society The first step that should be taken by state legislators is to provide classes for young adults on the dangers of firearms. “An American citizen's right to own guns is upheld by the Second Amendment to the Constitution; However, many people feel that the amendment is outdated, and that gun control is of utmost importance in an increasingly violent society” (Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, 2012 p 6). The organizations such as The National Rifle Association "Believe that every law-abiding citizen is entitled to the ownership and legal use of firearms” (NRA.org...
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...aggravated assaults nationwide in 2006. The National Institute of Justice does not clarify how many of the murders and assaults were in self-defense, or suicide. They also do not disclose how many firearms related murders were police involved. Of the robbery offenses, aggravated assaults, and murders, there is no figure placed on the amount of firearms that were legally purchased. I am certain that the amount of crimes committed with firearms were illegally were from those purchased on the black market, which is a controversial issue all on its own. The director of Cato’s Project on Criminal Justice, Tim Lynch, writes that “The defensive use of guns happens much more often than people realize,” and, “Each year gun owners prevent a great deal of criminal mayhem—murders, rapes, robberies, and batteries.” In the Cato Institute’s study, a gun is never even fired in the vast majority of self-defense cases. From the information gathered in the Cato’s Project, many crimes are prevented from innocent citizens being armed. While citizens remain armed, the chance of criminals following through with their plans of committing robbery, rape, or any other crime, where being...
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...located in Massachusetts and Maine. "Smith & Wesson was an industry leader in 1852 when it was first founded and continues to lead the world today with innovations into the 21st century."(Smith-Wesson.com) New IMC Campaign The problem that I'm addressing today in this campaign is that Smith and Wesson were tarnished for allegedly making a deal with government in regards to gun control. First of all, we all know how big of a problem gun control has been and it has been hard for any company to really keep up because it is such a sensitive and rigid topic in just about anywhere from society to politics. So, Smith & Wesson tried to stay in business by making the deal with the federal government but it nearly killed the company! Now as to what is our objective in this campaign? Well, we are trying to give a place for Smith and Wesson to do business and trying to remove the tarnish that has ruined this company in the past. We must learn to admit that we need gun control because we still have innocent people dying every day. If selling a medicine can be a business then so can guns be! We need guns to fight wars but most importantly to...
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...T HIS HOW NRA E A BIGGER, RICHER, MEANER GUN-CONTROL S IS T HE ENDS MOVEMENT HAS ARRIVED. BY ALEC MACGILLIS 18 JUNE 10, 2013 THE NEW REPUBLIC buyers failed in the Senate, and the fatalistic shrugs in Washington were so numerous they were nearly audible. The legislation had been a modest bipartisan compromise, supported by 90 percent of the public and lobbied for hard by the president. A group backed by Michael Bloomberg had spent $12 million on ads pressuring senators to vote “yes.” When the bill fell short—by just ve votes—it seemed to con rm a Beltway article of faith: There’s no point messing with the National Ri e Association (NRA). And that, many assumed, was the last we’d be hearing about gun reform. But then something unexpected happened. Some of the senators who’d voted “no” faced furious voters back home. Even before Erica La erty, the daughter of murdered Sandy Hook Elementary principal Dawn Hochsprung, confronted New Hampshire Republican Kelly Ayotte at a particularly tense town hall, Ayotte’s disapproval rating in the state had jumped from 35 to 46 percent—half the respondents said her “no” vote made them less likely to support her. In Pennsylvania, which has the second-highest concentration of NRA members in the country, the bill’s Republican co-sponsor, Pat Toomey, saw his approval reach a record high. One of the country’s best-known gun-rights advocates, Robert Levy, said the NRA’s “stonewalling of the background-check proposal was a mistake, both...
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...respected and revered brands in the firearms industry. That is a level of respect we appreciate and you have our assurance that it will not be taken for granted. This Owner's Manual is designed to assist you in learning how to use and care for your Weatherby® Mark V rifle. Please read it very carefully and follow all instructions and safety warnings. ® In closing, let me assure you that we are committed to the hunter, shooter and sportsman; and delivering the uncompromising craftsmanship, performance and value that you require in all that we do. Good Shooting! -1- - SAFETY FIRST AND FOREMOST FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WEAPONS, WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. WHEN USING ANY FIREARM, SAFETY MUST BE YOUR FIRST AND CONSTANT CONCERN. READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING SAFETY RULES KNOW YOUR FIREARM. Before assembling or using your Weatherby® Mark V® rifle, read and understand the instructions and safety warnings contained in this Owner's Manual in order to learn how to use the firearm safely and correctly. ALWAYS TREAT YOUR FIREARM AS IF IT WERE LOADED. Use the manual safety lever as outlined in this manual. Never move the safety to "FIRE" until YOU are ready to fire. KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. The safe direction may be "up" on some occasions, and "down" on others. Never point the muzzle toward anything not intended as a...
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...NRA Week 3 Team (Russell) Russell Einglett SOC/315 July 04, 2013 Dr. Florence Agbasi NRA Week 3 Team (Russell) I. Our team’s compromise and alternatives to current solutions are as followed. A. Even more stringent background checks, such as background checks on all members in the household to try and avoid other instances like the one in Newton Connecticut where the lady had a permit but her son stole the gun and committed the crimes. B. Back ground checks are helpful, but not nearly as helpful as they could be if only the computer systems where kept updated from federal databases and do not worry about the length of time to process the application but the accuracy of it. II. A description of the NRA will be given as well as the order and approach of our presentation. A. The NRA has been around for nearly 150 years advocating the right to bear arms, but actively champions gun safety, education and training. The organizations expansive footprint touches nearly every group including law enforcement, military, hunters, marksmen, youth and women B. We will first look at the issues, challenges and opportunities experienced by the NRA and how society has constructed the NRA’ identity. C. The legal framework relating to the NRA and a summary of existing or proposed solutions of differing groups and if this problem exists in other countries. Compromises to current solutions. * Reference Lott, J. (02/13/2013). The truth on background checks...
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...Handgun Safety Certificate Causes of Handgun Accidents: Ignorance and carelessness are major causes of handgun accidents. Because ignorance and carelessness are major causes of handgun accidents, basic gun safety rules must be applied ALL THE TIME. The Six Basic Gun Safety Rules: Treat all guns as if they are loaded. Always assume gun is loaded Every time gun is handled, check if unloaded If unable to check if gun is unloaded, leave it alone and find help Keep the gun pointed in the safest possible direction. Always aware where gun is pointing, safe direction is where an accidental shot will not cause injury or damage Only point gun at object intend to shoot Never point towards you or another Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot Always keep finger off trigger and outside guard until ready Do NOT rest on trigger If moving with finger on trigger, could pull on accident Sudden noises may accidentally trigger, muscles tighten when startled Trigger=firing, Handle=handling Know your target, its surroundings and beyond Check areas around target to be safe and be aware of people around Be aware, if bullet miss it could strike person or object Make sure your target is intended, if in doubt DONT SHOOT Never fire at target that is only a movement, color, sound, or unknown shape Know how to properly operate your gun Should know gun mechanical features; how to load, unload, and clear malfunction Never assume what applies to one gun applies...
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...we can do are take precautions. Gun control or banning guns can be very controversial topics so it’s hard to make decisions on whether we should do either but one thing that most people do agree on is gun safety. The reason gun safety is a such a widely accepted topic is since it can only do good. By teaching gun safety to kids you might be able to avoid them from accidentally hurting people with guns while also teaching them...
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...Chapter 1: Cadet Safety and Civilian Marksmanship Program Lesson 2: Firearm Safety and Safe Range Operation LESSON 2: FIREARM SAFETY AND SAFE RANGE OPERATION PURPOSE This lesson introduces you to the rules for safe air rifle handling and the range procedures that you must follow in air rifle firing activities. RULES FOR SAFE GUN HANDLING There are three basic rules that are the foundation for the safe handling and shooting of all types of guns. These rules fully apply to the air rifles that are used in JROTC marksmanship programs. These fundamental safety rules focus on three key parts of every gun that control when and where the gun can be fired. Those parts are the MUZZLE, ACTION, and TRIGGER. Everyone should know these basic parts of a gun, whether or not they ever will be involved in target shooting, so that they can practice the rules for safe gun handling any time they are in a situation where a gun is present. • MUZZLE. The forward end of the barrel. The point where the pellet or projectile leaves the barrel when the gun is fired. A gun is aimed by pointing its muzzle at the target. ACTION. The working mechanism of the gun. Gun actions typically have a bolt or lever that is used to open and close the action so that the gun can be loaded and unloaded. TRIGGER. The trigger is part of the action or working mechanism of the gun. The trigger is a lever that projects out of the bottom of the gun. A trigger guard protects the trigger. After a gun is loaded and the action...
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...Gun Safety in the Home When it comes to gun safety, there are many concerns from homeowners with small children. Many laws dictate how guns should be secured, handling and used. According to The Nemours Foundation (1995-2015), Kids Health / Gun Safety; Guns are in more than one third of all U.S. households, so they're a very real danger to children, whether you own one or not. That's why it's important to talk with children about the dangers of guns, and what to do if they find one. While safety can be provided if locks and safe boxes are implemented, having quick access to a gun while providing overall safety is paramount (The Nemours Foundation; 2015). Gun safety in the home can be achieved by gun owners with children, by following all formal...
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...mission of preventing gun violence and promoting social and emotional wellness in schools and communities. This non-profit organization focuses on implementing programs and practices that aim to create a safer and more inclusive environment for students and educators across the country. At the heart of the Sandy Hook Promise is the belief that through education, awareness, and advocacy, we can work towards a future where incidents of gun violence in schools are not only reduced, but ultimately eliminated. By empowering students, educators, and community members with the tools and resources they need to recognize the warning signs of potential violence and intervene before it occurs, the Sandy Hook Promise is working to create a culture of prevention and intervention that can save lives. One of the key initiatives of the Sandy Hook Promise is their Start With Hello program, which focuses on combating social isolation and...
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...world would be if everyone knew gun safety? Gun safety is a big part in everyday firearm use, whether you are using a gun to hunt, work, or just to have for protection. What if a child gets ahold of a gun? I believe that young people should be taught gun safety. Why is gun safety an important issue? The article “Death of Washington Boy Third Gun Accident in 3 Weeks” tells of a toddler who found his father’s gun underneath the front seat of the car. His father was pumping gas into the car as the mother went into the store to purchase snacks. The toddler shot himself in the head. His younger sister was not hurt. (Blackinship & Esser) Officer Naveed Benjamin said this is an example for people to secure their guns. I...
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...Gun Control in America Gun Control in America has led to many deaths nationwide. Every day we lose thousands of people lives that have been killed by guns. This whole gun control system that we have today in america has not seem to decrease the violence but increase it, since many criminals find a way to get a hold of a firearm. The gun violence we are having is created because of the lack of politics being careless for their people's safety, by the regulations on gun control, and how criminals have access to guns. The law was introduced back in 1934 when the federal government started its gun control policies in order to stop gang violence which was called the National Firearms Act of 1934. Ever since then it has not helped stop the violence and it seems that the issue has grown over the years and it is now a major problem. When the issue really struct the people was when there was school shootings, which really impacts america by making the school safety a failure since criminals enter heavily armed to a school campus.One major school shooting was “two high school teens Eric Harris, 18 and Dylan Klebolod, 17 had killed 13 people and wounded 20 more before commiting suicide on April 20, 1999 at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado” (History.com staff). The crime was...
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...from its two opposing sides: those who support the right to bear arms and those who detest the use of guns. The call of attention to recent school shootings has created attempts of exploitation of the pro-gun individuals of society. According to the Communities Digital News, the anti-gun portion of society attempts to exploit the innocent dead victims of school shooting for political gain. They resort to the same tactics that they use with just about everything, the white rich, privileged man stops society from taking any effective action. The Second 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.” The Second...
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...Jason Brannick Starsha Blankenship ENG 111-30H 11/3/2015 School Safety Not Gun Regulation As always with the unfortunate event of a school shooting people cope with the loss of loved ones and stay somber for a spell, but as the dust settles from this tragic event the usual debate of gun laws begins anew. This debate although important does not focus on what truly matters when trying to mitigate the occurrence of school shootings and the damage they cause. The problem that must be faced is law that pertain to school safety, why current methods must be changed, and what changes should and have been made. The most current efforts to strengthen school safety are polar opposites in some ways, but both have a strong emphasis on guns and their...
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