...The topic on “Gun Safety Programs” was chosen for this paper, the reason I chose this is because I believe in not having a gun, but for those who need and have guns need to learn “Gun Safety” to use it for only good reasons. Some people like guns and some do not; it depends on people who believe in the need of having a gun or guns for protection, self-defense and/or hunting. Also, there are many people out there that have guns because it is required for work, war, peacekeeping and other reasons. Guns are often used for preventing intruders, criminal assaults, murders or suicide attempts than in self-defense since it’s available easily for people to purchase. There are some people who don’t need guns to protect themselves because we have police officers in each town, city, and state. They are there to protect and serve the community with the responsibility to take care and to protect good people from bad people. At hand are many reasons as to why they choose to have a gun to defend them in any effort to keep their themselves, families and friends safe. There are some who prefer not to have a gun at all. Therefore, I’ll expand to explain the reasons why it is important to know about “Gun Safety”. In the article, “Why Own a Gun? Protection is Now Top Reason” written by Michael Dimock, Carroll Doherty, and Leah Christian, mentioned about between pros and cons of gun owners and non-gun owners and they are concerns about the dangers of guns for safety reasons. Some people may have...
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...Gun Control Imagine a world where there were no laws controlling who could and couldn’t buy guns. Imagine that a felon who had committed armed robbery could walk into any store and buy a gun along with the ammunition that is needed for that gun. It would be a scary would if anybody and everybody were able to buy a gun. If there were no laws for gun owners this situation could happen these laws are put into place to protect not only citizens but to protect the gun owners. Thankfully we live in a world where gun control has evolved over the years in order to protect America and its citizens. 1911 was when the first law towards gun control was passed and according to The Salt Lake Tribune (1995) New York passes the Sullivan Law, which makes buying or carrying a handgun without a permit a felony. Which also started the first political fray against the gun control that was stopped because of the start of World War I? It was the start of both sides of gun control, not only was it the start of gun control, however it was also the start of people political or not, the laws were against the gun control. These Laws are put into effect to protect, and eleven years later, there was another law that was passed. In 1927 Congress had passed a law that would ban mail-order sales of a handgun but the advocates fail to pass that law on a federal level. After that, states did start putting laws into place that would regulate the use and sales of handguns (The Salt Lake Tribune, 1995). According...
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...Imagine somebody breaks into your house with a gun and you can’t purchase one due to gun control laws being overly excessive. What are you going to do to protect yourself and your family? Are you going to try to escape or fight back? Are you going to hide? These are only a small amount of the questions you have to ask yourself before you support gun control. Gun control takes away from the rights of people like past felons and other people who have faced criminal charges but have been rehabilitated and taken from people who practice the sport of hunting.That is why we don't need as many gun control laws as we already do as it takes away the basic human right to defend yourself from tyrannical government and other threats. Gun control and gun...
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...and violence, making it seem as if America’s gun problem revolves around them. America has many gun problems, including mass shootings, but suicide leads to the most gun deaths per year. When the discussion for gun violence revolves around mass shootings, it makes it harder to decrease gun violence. Many studies show that homicides and mass shootings are slowly decreasing or leveling out, while suicides have been gradually increasing since the 90’s (Sanger-Katz, 2015, para 8). The media covers news stories involving mass shootings, homicides, and homicide-suicides, but rarely covers stories about suicide. Suicide is a well-avoided topic in America; it makes people uncomfortable to talk about mental illness. People also avoid talking about suicide on media because it brings embarrassment to the family involved and leaves a stigma that makes it harder for people with depression to ask for help (Masters, 2016, para 3-4). Additionally, it gives people the idea to commit suicide if they are feeling hopeless. This is especially true for the younger population. While I was in high school, my school either had no suicides or over five consecutive suicides in one year. However, because it is a sensitive...
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...they are covering is either suicides or homicides taken place by someone with a gun? Seeing that news on the television or on your phone just ruins your day or makes you feel uneasy about people who own guns. There are people who are trying to find a way to stop the suicides and homicides occurring. One answer that politicians talk a great deal about is gun control, and another would be for stricter gun laws for gun owners. But the question cover with this paper is; will gun control cut down the number of suicides and homicides or will it not? In “Gun Control Is a Misfire” Marc Cooper shows what the liberals and the NRA both get wrong. Cooper, a contributing editor to The Nation, retired from the journalism faculty at the USC Annenberg School, has reported on politics and culture for...
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...Today in America, gun control is a very serious issue. There are different opinions on this issue, the National Rifle Association (NRA), feels that guns are safe when used for protection by responsible citizens, others feel that guns are far to dangerous to be kept in homes, and that guns should not be owned by anyone, only used by the National Guard and law enforcement. These people think their opinions are correct according to the second amendment, the amendment that deals with the bearing of arms by citizens of America, but there have been different interpretations of it. The reason that people feel gun ownership is such a problem is that so many people lose their lives by them each year. Personally, I feel that guns lead to increases in crime, murder, and household accidents. By reducing availability of guns and providing education on gun safety, I think that these things will help make America safer. Before making up my mind on what I felt about the issue, I made sure to consider the opinions of others and to collect statistics. People from the (NRA), who are against gun control, feel that the people are responsible for the negative effects guns have on America. Helen Smith, a forensic psychologist who shares the ideas of the NRA, wrote an article titled “It’s Not The Guns”. In this article, she talks about the increase in school and youth violence, relating to guns. She blames the children and irresponsible parents. She denies that guns are easier for kids to get today...
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... Melissa C. Niedermeyer Composition 1 February 12, 2013 GUN CONTROL: OR LACK THEREOF? IT JUST MAY BE TOO LATE. When I chose Gun Control or Lack Thereof, I was simply thinking of mass shootings like Aurora, Oak Creek, Newton, and let’s not forget Tucson. When we talk gun control it covers everyone and everything that has to do with, it also covers if anything can be done about it. Personally, I don’t think there is an answer. In the wake of these terrible events however, high ranking political figures, including the President of the U.S has determined that the gun laws in place need of amending. There are many high ranking officials sitting on both sides of this hot topic because Mr. Obama is proposing an amendment to our constitution along with laws that by the time this paper is written may be passed. Do you own a gun? I do. If a killer ran into the school, would security be able to help? Do they even carry weapons? I have owned three weapons, two automatic pistols and one rifle…. All of these guns were obtained illegally. This paper in essence pertains to not just to killers, but keeping illegal guns out of everyone’s hands. There are three main types of guns that are concentrated on when we about talk gun control. There are handguns, rifles, and shotguns. The two categories of guns that we will talk about in this paper are military style assault rifles and automatic handguns. Why? These are the weapons that criminals want and use. Here are some...
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...Gun Control No matter where you are in the world you are bombarded with issues that can raise a debate. Anything from same sex marriage to global warming you will hear about it. One of the biggest ongoing debates of our time that does not seem to have a solution to its end is gun control. While most topics have three sides of supporters: those who are for it, those who are against it, and those who are in the middle. Gun control seems to only have two sides. The National Rifle Association who is against gun control has a slogan that states “Guns don’t kill people, people kill people”. This makes a very bold statement that when left alone guns in and of themselves don’t and will not cause any harm. Which if anyone who is not truthfully reading this statement correctly will fail to see what this statement means. Anti gun control supporters believe with proper training and understanding and gun owner responsibility will ease the minds of the American public and will keep the public silent. But when school shootings such as Columbine, public shootings as with the movie theater shooting, and homeland terrorist attacks such as gangs are on the front page of every news paper and all over the media, it makes it hard for a person who doesn’t know much about guns to support the no gun control agenda. The other side of the argument that is for gun control has very good persuasive points on why we need gun control here in America. The claims of no more automatic weapons are sold...
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...Gun Control…Why Not? A few months back Obama stated at a mid-day announcement at the White House, "While there is no law or set of laws that can prevent every senseless act of violence completely, no piece of legislation that will prevent every tragedy, every act of evil, if there's even one thing we can do to reduce this violence, if there's even one life that can be saved, then we've got an obligation to try it." I absolutely agree with Obama that we, as Americans, have an obligation to protect our communities and children…what better place to start than placing a greater emphasis on not only gun control but security and mental health awareness as well. In recent years there has been a spike in gun violence and mass killings leaving a trail of broken people trying to make ends meet, why was it their child, brother, father, etc. who was shot. This increase in guns ending up in the hands of dangerous people must be addressed; something must be done in an attempt to reduce these horrific acts of violence such as the recent Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. The argument has been made that those who own guns typically only use them for safety and are responsible law abiding citizens. Also, the Second Amendment guarantees an individual the right to bear arms. But in an attempt to protect ourselves, our communities, and our children from tragic mass shootings Obama has devised a Gun Control Act that includes four steps that will reduce the gun violence uproar. 1....
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...a problem with guns. Like every other good old boy, I am concerned about being the victim of a random shooting, but at the same time, I want to be able to take down a nice10-point buck during hunting season. Guns effect every one of us every day. They fill us with fear or they make us feel protected. My point is this: guns are a problem, but using gun control to abolish them isn't necessarily the best solution. In gun control I mean laws that keep firearms off the street by preventing their purchase. I agree that some form of gun control is needed, but what we really need to concentrate on is gun licensing and more gun safety. I believe in my constitutional right to keep and bear arms, and I don't feel that legislators should be allowed to take away that right. Gun control can be a good thing, but if it leads to gun prohibition I will fight it until the day I die. Our country was founded on the basis of guns. The wars were won with guns and the people were protected by guns. Guns were so important that they were placed in the Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution: 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. Amendment II From this amendment it is apparent that the founders of our country knew in 1791 that guns did and would continue to play a role in the lives of Americans. Things haven't really changed that much. Gun control was brought into...
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...Gun Control Gun control and Gun right in America Throughout American history, gun control has been an issue in United States. In recent years, proponents of gun control legislation have often held that of only federal laws can be effected in United States. Although, it’s believed that in the absence of guns criminal violence would be much reduced. In reality, it’s a wrong concept. Meanwhile, most people in United States carry guns for the matter of protection. However, some argue the danger of widespread gun ownership. Many aspect of the gun control issue are best measured and sometimes can be measured through surveys. However, the accuracy of such surveys depends upon respondent providing truthful answers to questions that are sometimes controversial and potentially incriminating. In 2012, it was announced the plan on changing gun control in united states. Among the announcement, it was initiated background checks for gun sales the reinstatement and strengthening of the assault weapons, limitation ammunitions magazines to a low-round capacity, and offering more comprehensive insurance coverage for mental and health. In America the political system, gun control has been a debate for many years. However recent shootings have forced into a large spotlight. The problem that exposes gun control proponents from their opposition is the un-argued from their opposition is the language of the second amendment of the constitution. Personal Safety Top...
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...Gun Control Tony Thompson Grand Canyon University - Eng-106 02/16/2014 Gun Control 1 Gun Control Gun Control is one of the leading causes of death today. Gun control has been rising since the early 2000’s. A lot of people say that we do not need it and a lot of people say we do need it. There are several shootings that have been happening because people are being careless and putting the guns in the wrong people hands. Guns have been taking people lives for a while now and we need to put a handle on it. Gun crime has increase significantly and we need to form some type of function to help keep down the violence that is happening. Gun control crimes are happening everywhere and if we don’t do something about it, the population is going to keep decreasing. President Obama put together some congressional actions to take place for gun control. There will be criminal backgrounds checks done on every one that purchases a gun even those that are sold by private sellers. Gun Control laws should be stricter and crime can be stopped if you legally buy guns, have someone to train you to use them, and get a gun permit. We needs to buy guns legally to put...
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...Formal Essay #1 October 12 2013 Gun Control Debates involving gun control began in the early 1960s, since then many laws and regulations have been created (“Gun Control Time Line”). However, while crimes involving the use of guns start increasing, is changing the laws going to end the violence and make people feel safer? There have been many different media sources and political debates throughout our country questioning if increasing the laws will stop the crime or not. A problem in our society that we may all suffer from is in our amendment system. Our second amendment, established in 1791, states that “everyone is entitled to the right to bear arms.” (“Gun Control Time Line”) Recently, with everyone hearing and seeing gun violence on the rise has pushed the issues of changing our laws. With nearly all states considering all of the available options, many arguments concerning whether or not laws will reduce violence, need to be thought out to determine the best for society. Debates that support changing our laws within our country, feel as if our government is losing control as we all see crime rates rising. People argue that something needs to be done to stop gun violence. Many people have said that, guns do not kill; criminals who use them are the problem (“What the Public Really Thinks about Guns”). Individuals across the nation argue that current laws today are actually allowing criminals to get access to guns that are used for crimes. Those who are in favor of changing...
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...what do you do. this situation can happen to anyone. Fortunately there is an easy solution in this situation. if you had a sidearm you could draw it in that 5 seconds and ward away the attacker. wouldn?t you feel safer with a firearm? the United States has always been a firm believer of the right to bear arms. Our birth as a nation began when colonial soldiers took up arms against the tyranny of the British empire. I believe firearms are needed and should always have a place in the United States. Unfortunately, gun lobbyist and other anti gun organizations are putting much unwanted pressure our inalienable rights. Being a gun owner has given me the opportunity to practice my 2nd amendment rights. I own a variety of firearms which range from side-arms to semi-automatic sporting rifles which lobbyist and even our new elected president call ?assault weapons?. In this speech, i will explain to you how gun control does not work, the benefits of firearms, and how you can protect your 2nd amendment rights. Need Step: 200 years ago when our founding fathers drafted the 2nd amendment, no one questioned private gun owenership. ?The Framers considered private firearms to be essential to protecting personal liberty, both as a means of opposing foreign threats and also as a check against excessive government power.?(3) Today, the way the American public perceives firearms is much different. Many Americans believe guns are the root of evil in the United States. Gun control...
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...The new president should really take a look into the subject of gun control because more than 80 percent of shootings happen with guns that were purchased legally from multiple countries. Most people use guns for bad,hurtful,or destructive purposes like robberies and shootings. I think it's an issue because people lives are at risk because of guns and firearms. I am going to support a few reasons why this topic is very important. My first sub topic on why this gun control is important is because of people get killed by guns and that makes many people angry,mad and wanna get revenge which cause more people to die.To about 73,6 percent of people in usa think guns can be very useful. Some might say there right but facts show...
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