Gun Control

In America guns have been a part of the country’s society since it’s birth. Throughout history the citizens of the US have used firearms to protect the nation, protect their families, hunt for food and engage in sporting activities. The issue of Guns and gun control is complex. Weighing the rights and liberties of the individual against the welfare and safety of the public has always been a precarious balancing act. In the United States, gun control is one of these tumultuous issues that has both sides firmly entrenched in their positions. Those parties in favor of gun ownership and the freedom to use and keep arms, rely on the fact that the provision for such rights is enshrined in their constitution. In this climate of

The right to possess guns is a fundamental element to American identity. The right to own and operate guns under certain circumstances is in fact guaranteed as part of the United States Constitution. Over the course of American history and particularly in the 21st century, there exists a great debate over the possession of guns of private citizens. Both sides of the debate argue with fervor. There are those that argue fervently for the right to possess arms; they argue for guns with regard to home protection, property protection, personal security, and that it is a fundamental right as a citizen.

The debate over gun control has been raging through the American political systems for years. On one side, there is the National Rifle Association (NRA) and 2nd Amendment-citing citizens who use their firearms for hunting and self-defense. On the other, there is Handgun Control Inc. (HCI) and followers of the Brady Campaign who want to ban guns on the basis that they are dangerous. Both sides have strong arguments, anchored in historical precedent and statistical analysis. Anti-gun control lobbyists’ arguments include the guarantee of the 2nd Amendment, the definition of “militia” as any adult male, self-defense, the relative uselessness of permits and regulations, and court cases in favor of firearm possession. Pro-gun control activists

“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.” This is the second amendment, the right to bear arms. Throughout history, it has been, seen as one of the most controversial and significant pieces of text in the United States Constitution with many debating over its meaning, context, and role in modern society. Since its ratification, Americans have been arguing over the amendment's meaning and interpretation. One side interprets the amendment to mean it provides for collective rights, while the opposing view is that it provides individual rights. Although the meaning of the second amendment continues to be a hot-button issue for both sides of the aisle one thing is certain, the role that it plays in the American way of life and the lives that it has affected remains a critical aspect of

Guns are one of the most controversial and debated-upon topics in America today. In the Constitution, Americans are given “the right to bear arms,” and many Americans are proud of and believe strongly in that right. Though, that right has been constantly misused. Homicides by gun are at a higher rate in the United States than any other country in the world, mass shootings are at an all time high (many of which have occurred in the past two years alone), and terrorism has been at an all-time high. So, naturally, it is a topic that needs to be discussed. In the articles Change Your Gun Laws, America (1), author Fareed Zakaria provides the readers with some harrowing statistics on guns and insight over how the U.S. laws on guns need to be managed.

Gun control has a history dating back to 1791, when the Second Amendment of the Constitution was ratified. However, more recently, the debate over gun control has escalated into a much more public issue to which many citizens can relate. After all, stories about incidents involving guns appear frequently today in newspapers and on television or the radio. One could say that the debate started with the passage of the Gun Control Act of 1968, which banned ownership of guns by certain groups of people and regulated the sale of guns. Since then, two main groups have gradually appeared: people who oppose strict federal

In Roxane Gay’s essay “Bad Feminist,” Gay discusses the idea of feminism and how people have different views on it. Feminism by definition is “the theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes” (“Feminism”). Even with this simple definition, people still seem to be divided on what it really means to be a feminist. People are divided on many things: abortion, the death penalty, vaccinations, violence in video games, veganism, etc. Gun control is one of the most highly contested debates in our nation today and is currently relevant due to the recent mass shooting in Las Vegas. The majority of those who are in favor of gun control believe regulation will lead to a safer society and they don’t want any more people to die

Gun Control has been an issue that has been brought to the public’s eyes in recent years. This main issue has been going on for many years, for example when John F. Kennedy was assassinated; it raised public awareness to the lack of control on sales and also possession of guns in America. Until 1968 guns were available over the counter in stores and through mail catalogs to just about any adult in America. This was an example of how loosely guns were regulated which bring us back to the issue of guns. The constitution tells us in the second amendment that we, as American Citizens, have the right to bear arms. But the government is trying to change that by regulating everything to do with owning a gun. My stance: Gun

There has been a controversy through the years about gun control; many were pushing for stronger controls and greater restraint on gun sales.”It took five years for Congress to pass the Gun Control Act of 1968”. ("A History of Gun Control in the pages of America", 2017) This Act was set to regulate the firearms industry and firearms owners. It was mainly to focus on regulating interstate commerce in firearms and prohibiting interstate firearms transfers. ("Gun Control Act of 1968", 2017) There is a big argument when it comes to owning guns in the United States. Many will bring up the Second Amendment to the Constitution, which concerns the right to bear arms, it is in fact their right, but the gun issue has reached the nation’s highest court in the last few years. I know that one has a right to own firearms, but it is not their right to use them in harm of others.

Americans love of guns was established from the Second Amendment of the Constitution, they are granted an inalienable right, which is the right to keep and bear arms. Many believe that gun represents the heart of the nation’s foundation and identity, a symbol of freedom. However, there are ongoing controversial gun issues. Should the right to bear arms be controlled? What is the extent it should go? Is gun control not infringing the right to bear arms? Few public policy debates are products of misinformation and by emotions such as the one on gun control. Some gun control advocates believe that the American people are clumsy and ill-tempered and should not be trusted with weapons. Other people believe that owning a gun, is also, owning a peace of mind. To others, gun possession is necessary to protect oneself from criminals. Owning guns could be a basic need for other people like hunters. They use guns to providing food for the family or to protect their livestock. For sports people, the guns would mean fun time spent during leisure hours. The proposals for more gun restrictions or for bans on some guns or all guns could call for a significant change in the constitutional system and could result to violation of fundamental rights of the American people. When guns will be outlawed, people who are law abiding can be vulnerable to violations by people who have no regards for the consequences of their action. How can people be protected from these violations? Some Americans

Firearm has been a major issue in United States since founding of the country; however in December 15, 1971 a bill was passed which integrated the second Amendment to the constitution. That second Amendment give people the right to bear Arms, shall not be infringed. Ever since the law was passed America has been the nation of gun owner, it has been a problem for both the owners and the gun control advocate ( Annas & Glantz, 2009).

Democrats recognize the people’s right to bear arms however believe that Second Amendment rights are subject to reasonable regulations while Republicans believe the people have the right to own, carry and use guns and further feel it is unconstitutional to regulate firearms as it infringes upon the people’s right to bear arms. (Republican Views, 2013). For gun owners and others opposing gun control, gun control is seen as infringing on second amendment rights. They believe owning guns, any type or caliber is a right of the people. People own guns for a variety of reasons such as collection, sport/target practice, and personal protection. Guns are part of the American history and represent

When it comes to controversial topics in today’s society, there are so many that it can be difficult to be a straight shooter. Among all of them, however, debate over gun control has been prevalent for so long, it is something many people can easily set their sights on. It is an issue everybody should have an opinion on, as it is vastly important, potentially threatening, and all too present in modern society. Many find the mere concept of gun control invasive to their constitutional rights, while others see lack of gun control to be astoundingly dangerous and entirely chimerical. Protection of oneself and their rights may or may not be more important than hundreds of lives lost potentially due to fairly unrestricted gun

Gun Control is a controversial problem in the United States. Many people have different beliefs about it. Some people think it should be illegal to have certain guns, others believe in no guns at all, and other people believe there should be no limitations. Having these feelings about guns can lead to a social problem. There are many different choices about guns and each person needs to decide what their opinion is.

The left-wing progressives and the NRA (National Rifle Association) have been fighting over gun control for many years. In his article, Mark Cooper addresses both sides propagating for and against guns, concluding that Gun Control Is a Misfire. Both sides of this argument are theatrically explained, leading to a never-ending war between gun controllers, and gun owners. This article raises some good points in support of gun control while at the same time gives multiple reasons why gun control will end up being ineffective.