I. Many different arguments regarding gun control. a. Good arguments on both sides of the issue. b. Viewpoints have different basis. i. Religious beliefs. ii. Cultural beliefs. iii. Familial upbringing. iv. Gender bias. II. Debate arguments for and against banning guns in the United States. c. New gun control laws alone will not solve violent crimes/massacres. Law abiding citizens are not the problem, and a ban law will not stop criminals from obtaining weapons. d. Consequences of banning guns from law abiding citizens. The American people have the right to protect themselves. Other countries have banned guns and then massacred the population. e. Banning guns in the United States will prevent the mentally ill from procuring weapons in order to perpetrate mass killings. f. There is no need for weapons to be owned by the private sector. v. Hunting is not a viable option for feeding families anymore. vi. Overthrowing the government is not a valid argument since we live in a democracy. g. Going back to the constitution: The Second Amendment doesn't allow for any limitations on the right to bear arms. But there are always loop holes within it. III. In conclusion, many arguments are being discussed. h. Many viewpoints need to be considered. i. Banning weapons for the sake of the United States population is needed for the safety of society. vii. Remove guns from the hands of the mentally ill will take drastic steps to reduce the violence occurring on a daily basis. viii. Hunting has become a sport, no longer needed to provide for families and can be eliminated for the good of society. j. Banning weapons for the purpose of reducing crime will not work. ix. Criminals will procure weapons despite any law