Gun Autobiography

In “Our Blind Spot about Guns,” written by Nicholas Kristof, New York Times columnist states his belief on the regulation of cars and how it relates to the regulation of guns. In this article, Kristoff shows his stance of strongly believing that guns should be regulated as cars and their drivers are for a change and the saving of lives to occur. He states that before the combination of cars and guns killed more than 30,000 Americans every year. With all the car regulations in place, it is shown that there is one car fatality per 100 million miles driven. Due to these statistics, Kristoff believes that with gun regulation 10,000 lives could be saved. Before the regulation of cars, “…it became

A 2012 study found that there an estimated 310 million guns in the U.S. They are comprised of 114 million handguns, 110 million rifles, and 86 million shotguns. In a population of 314 million people, that equates to almost one gun per person. There are 8 million firearms produced globally each year, of which 4.5 million are purchased by Americans. Now while those statistics are staggering, it’s only fair to mention that only 20% of the population owns 65% of the U.S. firepower.

How do we solve Real world problem. Did you know a bullet can go over 2,500 feet per second, How can we dodge that….? Well you really can’t. How many bullets can a gun hold? Too many factors involved. There are one and two shot derringers, there are five and six shot revolver and there are pistols that hold over 20 bullets in the standard variant. With an extended magazine, that could be as much as 30. When rifle bullets exit the barrel of a gun, they typically have an initial speed (called the muzzle velocity) that ranges from about 2000 km/h (1200 mph or 550 m/s) up to about 4500 km/h (2800 mph or 1250 m/s). How was the gun created? in the late 15th century the Ottoman empire used firearms as part of its regular infantry. The first successful

When I was a kid, I did not think about gun violence. In fact, I grew up in a household that accepted guns. My dad, uncle, and grandfather all owned guns, and I never really gave much thought about it. When I was younger my dad bought me a little BB gun and taught me how to use it. We used to go outside in our backyard which was all fenced off. He taught me all the safety precautions, and set up the paper targets for me to shoot. I always believed that was normal, everyone owned guns. I didn't realize the importance in which they played, in our society, for protection, until July 20, 2012. I watched the frightening and horrific incident that took place in a no gun-zone theater in Aurora, Colorado. It was that day at my house that the importance of guns became very clear to me. As I watched the intense news, I saw how all those victims were in danger, and how they appeared so helpless. They were trapped, and left with nothing to do but call 911, and wait for the police to show up. In the last five years, I have come to realization the importance that guns play, whether or not it is in a gun-free zone or not. They are a base of protection, because attackers will always find away to obtain them.

In “Confessions of a Liberal Gun Owner” by Justin Cronin, he uses logos, ethos, and pathos to discuss the pros and cons on the much debated topic of gun laws and ownership. His intent is to inform the readers of his view on the topic and why he appreciates and accepts gun usage.

I do agree that there are many legitimate reasons for the purchasing of guns. Some men and women enjoy hunting. This, being a sport they enjoy, makes such a purchase understandable. Other men and women feel they

“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”. When I was young around 7-9 years old I strictly believed in the right to have a firearm. Over time, new events and passed events changed my mind.

One of the most debated and polarizing issues in modern day America is the issues surrounding the second amendment. The issue of gun control has been raging on in the American political scene for years and, talk about the issue has only grown. The debate has always been brought to the limelight after major shootings throughout the United States, most recently with the horrible attack at the nightclub in Orlando, Florida. According to the crowd sourced website, Mass Shooting Tracker, there have over 370 mass shootings that have taken place this year itself. The tracker considers all acts of violence where four or more people are wounded or killed. The second amendment has been put into place over 200 years ago to give the people the right to bear arms. While people argue the exact interpretation of the second amendment, the ability to own a gun in America must be respected. There are many pros and cons to owning guns in America, but we can all agree that drastic steps must be taken to end the violence that guns have strangled America with.

Some people like to shoot guns for hunting, some like to shoot them for recreation. Whatever the reason, when using guns, there are steps you need to take to be safe, whether shooting or storing them.

I have not personally had an experience with gun violence, but I know people who have had a run in with the danger of it. For example, a teacher of mine, Mr. Ritchie, a good portion of his relatives from his moms side have all had guns pointed at their head. I believe Mr. Ritchie lives in Crown Heights, or Brooklyn. His grandfather was getting ready to get in his car and drive home, and out of no where, a man shows up points a gun at his head and jacks his car and drives off. Additionally, another teacher from last year (whom i quite like ^u^), Mr. Krugelki also had a run in with gun violence. He is working his shift at a party store, when a man walks in (notice the pattern?) a asks for something, as Mr.K turns his back to get what the man

I lolled around still thinking about the decision I had made. The vicissitudes were just piling up, on after another. The only things I heard were buildings crumble, guns being fired, and bombs dropping. I missed the sound of my car starting, I missed the sound of the music playing, but most of all, I missed the sound of my children laughing and playing. The kind of chastisement I was living through was just unbearable and I was ready to leave. No one was stabbing me, no one was shooting me, just thinking about what I have lost is the most painful thing. I heard gunshots getting closer. I needed to leave.

I have heard and others must certainly must have heard it in their life. An impending number of 33,000 annual deaths from which rises an ideology. Many from high government officials, media news reporters, teaching faculty to the common american citizen follow this ideology that feeds on ignorance, fear, and sometimes straight out lies. I used to be part of that group, for some reason something held me back whether it was fear or guilt. The debate over gun control.

More than half the homes in the United States possess firearms, so it is hardly surprising that they are among the ten leading causes of death, more than 30,000 deaths annually (Wintermute 1987, p. 3107). While most people have guns primarily for hunting and sports, many owners also have them for personal protection and security purposes.

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.

For every 100 Americans of 18 years or older, there are 117 firearms (Phillips). Many Americans all over the country own a gun. With all of the guns in the United States, there comes a lot of controversy. According to Phillips, “nations with firearm ownership rating closest to the United States have less than half the firearms.” This shows that a lot of citizens either want guns or they need them, or both. Hopefully if they need guns, they are for protection or recreation. All 50 states allow citizens to get licenses to carry concealed handguns. Since 2013, all of the states have felt comfortable enough to allow the people living there to carry a weapon.