...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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...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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...themselves or others with a gun. The United States has 88.8 guns per 100 people, or about 270,000,000 guns. This is the highest total per capita number in the world. 22% of Americans own one or more guns, 35% of whom are men and 12% are women. Some believe that there should be stronger gun control while others believe that it’s their right to bear arms under the second amendment of the US Constitution. To bring gun violence under control there should be stronger gun regulations to limit access and possession of guns by ordinary Americans. Stronger gun control will remove guns from the hands of people with mental...
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...The average police response time to an emergency call in Detroit, Michigan, is 58 minutes. Guns are inanimate objects, and it takes a human to pull the trigger, The gun is not bad the human is bad. People should conceal carry guns because the second amendment of the United States constitution, also people cannot always rely on the police to save them right away, and responsible adults who carry guns most of the time are law abiding citizens. First of all, the second amendment of the United States constitution guarantees the right to bear arms. The second amendment says “A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of the free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. The constitution is the base of America. It is what this country is ran off. We all follow the rules of the constitution everyday freedom of speech, the right to bear arms, and protection from unreasonable searches and seizures.” The United States 9th circuit court of appeals ruled in peruta vs San Diego by a two to one vote on June 16, 2015, that the second amendment requires states to permit some form of concealed carry for self-defense outside the home. The constitution says people can have guns to protect themselves, which is the whole reason they were created....
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...Today in the media we hear a lot about guns, especially if a tragic event was caused by guns. All of these events start a debate about the rights to bear arms. It's a subject that has become increasingly heated among citizens and the government a like. One problem solver that is discussed by some americans is gun control, but gun control is not the best solution to stop these tragic incidents from happening. There are many people in the united States that have guns and, taking guns away will frighten millions. There will still be illegal guns in the hand of criminals. Instead we should fix the background check system that provides guns to people that should not have them. Guns are here to stay, and will probably never go away. Burrus from...
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...They feel like people should get background checks but they don't accept the fact police officers get those but still shoot at people. Background checks won't protect people in any way because people are gonna find a way to get a gun no matter what. Many people in america also feel like if certain people get guns that there are gonna be more incidents like the sandy hook shooting. Those are a couple reasons on why America should not get stricter gun control laws. People use guns for protection, hunting, ect so why should we limit that stuff for people? America isn't gonna be a better place with one law put in place so why do it if it's just going to make people even more outraged anyways. Imagine if someone you loved was getting robbed or jumped or was put into harm's way wouldn't you want them to feel safe and maybe if they had a gun that would help them. That's why I feel America should not get stricter gun control...
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...ability to own and use guns. The people of America have used guns to protect the rights of the United States since the the beginning of the country. The citizen’s right to guns has always existed, there is no way around it. This argument has been going on for some time and is growing out of proportion. While the past shows how harmful guns can be to the human race the citizens of the United States should be allowed to harbor and use guns. It is a basic right that is stated in the United States’ own Constitution’s Amendments. We as a country have a right to bear arms, it says so in the 2nd Amendment of the Constitution. People are afraid because most of the crimes here contain gun usage, but the laws will not stop them. As said by Tim Donnelly: “Criminals don’t abide by laws, period, that’s why they’re criminals, they’re outside of the law.” United States government continues to make laws against guns even though it has not stopped crime, it might not...
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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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...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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...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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...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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...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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