Firearms Should Not Be The Blame For A Human Action

The whole gun control debate may have began after President John F. Kennedy's assassination in 1963. Until about 1968, shotguns, rifles, handguns and ammo were sold over-the-counter, but that changed and it goes back further than that. We don't see it being dealt with by the government until 1791, when an amendment is made. The right to bear arms comes from the second amendment of the constitution, which reads: "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." (U.S consititution). Almost two centuries later, the Gun Control Act of 1968 was set in motion. This act "...was enacted for the purpose of keeping firearms out of the hands of those not legally entitled to possess them because of age, criminal background, or incompetence." (Longley)

In “Guns do kill people,” an article by Philip Caputo on the changes that need to be made to gun safety and gun laws, Caputo brings to light the problem that mass destruction firearms create in our world. Most do not understand the harm of semi-automatic handguns, but as someone who has had experience firsthand of the destruction they have, he shows the impact that is made by them. Based on his experience with semi-automatic weapons and his research of past violence in the United States, Caputo makes a compelling argument to justify outlawing mass destruction firearms.

Gun control has recently brought a massive uproar to the United States after several tragedies combined mass murder with firearms. Some argue that guns are meant to be used for our protection and it takes someone to pull the trigger while others believe that guns are intended to cause serious harm or death to the intended target. The right to own a firearm stems from the second amendment of the constitution and states that a well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to bear arms, shall not be infringed. The first piece of gun control legislature that was passed in the United States was in 1911 when Sullivan’s Law passed to make buying or carrying a handgun without a permit a felony

In the 21st century, raging riots are common in the United States of America. In fact, the diversity of opinions often leads to dissension and discord, and with these unstable circumstances, crimes of passion can occur quite frequently. Specifically, terrorists, murderers, bombers, and other mentally incompetent people remain discreet predators among the innocent. However, many would argue that guns, especially the rise of automatic weapons, have only led to the increase of such violence. Concisely, guns, whether hand guns, rifles, or shotguns, have led to a multitude of problems for both those that wield them and those that fear them because of the dangerous situations that can result.

The battle for stricter gun-control laws has not been without victories. In 1968, Congress passed the Gun Control Act in the wake of the assassinations of Martin Luther King, Jr., President John F. Kennedy, and Senator Robert Kennedy. The law mandated stricter licensing requirements, prohibited the sale of

“The left, liberals, believe that if we just have more gun control laws, all the problems are going to go away. Well, I don 't think so. I don 't think so. I think - yes, it will, it will be reduced. There 's no question about that.” (brainquotes). The earliest federal gun-control law was the National Firearms Act of 1934, which restrictive $200 tax on the manufacture or sale of machine guns and sawed-off shotguns. All sales were to be recorded in a national registry. Franklin D. Roosevelt wanted to prevent any mafia and bank robbers from purchasing “Tommy Guns” and sawed-off shotguns. Then in 1968 President Lyndon B. Johnson passed two gun-control acts; Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 and the Gun Control Act of 1968

To help apply restrictions, the Gun Control Act of 1968, which was the first gun law, was passed in the wake of the assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Senator Robert F. Kennedy earlier that year (“Restricting” par. 4). The 1968 Gun Control Act established categories of prohibited gun purchasers and possessors, including convicted felons, fugitives from justice, minors, individuals with a history of

The first national gun control law didn’t take place until the 1920’s and 30’s, almost a

In the year 1791 The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is ratified. The amendment reads: "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 National Rifle Association was formed by Union Army veterans Col. William C. Church and Gen. George Wingate in 1871. The National Firearm act passes after gangster culture starts during the prohibition in 1934, the law implied that a tax goes on the making of any automatic firearm, shotgun, and rifle. 1939 supreme court up holds ban on sawed-off shotguns. Congress passes The Gun Control act, the law calls for better control of interstate traffic of firearms. Lee Harvey Oswald used a mail-order gun to assassinate President John F. Kennedy. The Crime Control Act in 1990 directed the attorney general to develop a strategy for establishing "drug-free school zones," including criminal penalties for possessing or discharging a firearm in a school zone. Outlawed the

After President Kennedy was assassinated the Gun Control act was signed by President Lyndon Johnson. This required firearm dealer to keep a more detailed recored of their sales and also made it illegal to sell guns across state lines with the exception of licensed individuals. Another famous bill the that was passed was the Brady Bill(Gun Control Laws). This was signed by President Clinton after Ronald Reagan and Press Secretary James Brady were attacked leaving Brady with permeant neurological damage. This bill required a person to wait five days before they could purchase a firearm, but it also asked for background checks to be done by law enforcement. This bill only lasted about 4 years (1993-1997) because it was deemed unconstitutional to do background checks without reason as an invasion of privacy. There were many more in attempts in the past but many more failed like the ban on assault rifles (also

Stimulated from recent assassinations of significant figures, such as President John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr, and urban riots beginning in 1964, the Gun Control Act of 1968 renewed the fight for gun control in the United States. Prohibiting convicted felons, raising age to purchase handguns to 21 are just two of the many actions the Gun Control Act of 1968 put into effect. The law renewed the fight for gun control, and was welcomed with acceptance and disapproval when announced to the United States citizens. Though with President Lyndon B. Johnson issuing such a law he planned to create a more safe and prepared environment for firearms exist, and prevent reckless behavior with firearms inside the United States borders.

This paper will explore the history of guns, myths and realities of gun violence. Gun violence is a hot topic in America today and some may believe that America was built on gun violence. This country was colonized by the use of violence with guns. We’ve had wars since the invasion of this country. The violence has been around also with the well-known 1775 speech from Patrick Henry, “Give me liberty or give me death” (Jr.). Give me death is a very strong statement that to me means this is of a violent nature. Since then violence with guns would only escalate from taking land to taking lives whether it be homicides, suicides or threats of violence against one another. With the violent history of gun violence in America and so many different opinions, who or what is responsible for the destruction on self and society and what are the some of the ways to discourage these behaviors.

The battle between gun control laws versus the people have been around for decades. The first attempt to prevent gun control was in 1671 in the English Parliament. This document did not apply to individuals that hunted. Throughout time, people continued to hunt animals along with other humans. The Second Amendment soon

”’We should not blame a gun itself for any crime or any acts of violence, any more than we can blame a pen for misspelling a word’” (Rodkey). This statement, made by Robert Bennett, makes a very valid about why citizens should be allowed to own firearms freely. It is a privilege clearly given to Americans in the United States Constitution. One mistake made by someone does not mean that guns should be taken away from other innocent people. Be able to own a firearm is a right given to us in the Second Amendment; therefore, taking that away is not only unconstitutional, it is against the beliefs of many Americans who feel a state of safety because of this right.

There are way too many innocent life had been taking way by the wrong use of firearm. In December 14, 2012 one of the most heartbreaking mass murder happen at Sandy Hook Elementary in Connecticut. A 20-years-old Adam Lanza with a .22-caliber Savage MK II-Bolt action rifle and a Bushmaster XM15-E2S rifle broke in the elementary school and killed 27 people included his mom, 20 childrens in the ages of 6-7 and 6 school’s staffs members and shot himself at the scenes. Adam used all the firearms that registered under his mom’s name, source said she many times took him to the shooting range. Adam was also diagnosed with Asperger's also. All those childrens and adults did not do anything to him or even know him, they do not deserve to die like that. All those childrens would never have a chance to see their parent nor have a wonderful futures again. All those staffs would never come home to their family anymore.