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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.

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“Teens and young adults are far more likely to be victims of gun violence than older people. Between 1976 and 2005, some 77 percent of homicide victims ages fifteen to seventeen were killed with guns.”(Gun Control). In today’s society, people are allowed to have guns because of the second amendment. The second amendment gives people the right to keep and bear arms. Many politicians disagree on who the second amendment applies to; however, regardless of who it is intended for, gun violence has become extremely high in the United States. Men originally made guns to aid soldiers fighting in wars. Now, people are using guns to commit crimes such as robbery and murder. The only way to stop the rate at which these crimes are being committed, is to

     Approximately 70 percent of murder victims in the United States in 1989 were killed with firearms. According to estimates, guns are responsible for injuring 70,000 victims last year, some were left disabled. In the United States the cost of shootings ranged to more than 14 billion nationwide for medical care. Children are often the cause of murders today. When kids find weapons in the parents or friend’s house they are often tempted to play with them. Unfortunately a lot of times the guns are loaded

Several peer reviewed studies on the subject of gun ownership and gun related homicides were identified and reviewed. During the research phase it was noted that there are opponents and proponents of gun control that present logical sounding arguments, but there have been several research studies conducted that suggest that there is a positive correlational relationship between gun ownership and gun related deaths, particularly gun related homicides. This paper will review many studies that have been conducted on the correlation between gun ownership and availability and the rate of gun related homicides. The majority of the studies focus on comparing the United States to other countries since it has been found that the United States has a disproportionate amount of gun related deaths when compared to other countries of comparable economic and political status.

The implementation of stricter firearm control laws has greatly benefited many lives through its relation to homicide rates. It is observed that the rates of homicides by means of firearms are

Restrictions on gun control have always been a controversial topic in today’s society. Do crime rates really increase due to lack of restriction on gun control? This debate over gun control, hasn’t changed. In 1924, Robert La Follete, a Presidential Candidate said, “our choice is not to oppose gun control or not merely to support those who can own which guns under what conditions.” This debate is still going on today and is the only reason for the formation of gun control laws as a whole. “Guns were common in the American Colonies, first for hunting and general self-protection and later as weapons in the American Revolutionary War. [105] Several colonies ' gun laws required that heads of households (including women) own guns and that all able-bodied men enroll in the militia and carry personal firearms. [105]” (Hawthorn 1)

In “Specifying the Role of Exposure to Violence and Violent Behavior on Initiation of Gun Carrying: A Longitudinal Test of Three Models of Youth Gun Carrying,” by Spano, Pridemore, and Bolland assert that there is a higher risk of youth gun carrying after being exposed to violence and has been engaged in violent behavior. Researchers found in the early 1990s there is an increase of deaths and injuries associated with youth gun carrying specifically in high-poverty inner-city neighborhoods. However, this violent crime has not decreased in the twentieth century, high rates of death and injury continues to contribute in the African American youth for using firearms. Adolescent firearm violence has been identified as an endemic public threat to

Recent events of mass homicides have caused for a need in gun control. Gun control comes in the form of full prohibition of guns, stricter regulations of hand guns, and ammunition control. When these restrictions are placed they raise questions on crime and control as well as ethical questions regarding liberties, rights, and responsibility of citizens who carry guns (Shaw, 2014). Hand guns are a big focus on gun control because they are easier to conceal and thus associated with more criminal acts; high-capacity ammunition is also a concern. Gun control issues have been around since the 1960’s and go hand and hand with other societal issues, like drug wars and sexual crimes (Shaw, 2014). At some point in time guns became more than a means of protection or survival tool, true reasons are only speculated. Between 1960 and 1980 handgun ownership rouse as well as the rate of homicides by

Firearms are a large factor of the American culture, even with the infamous outcomes. They are a part of the foundation of the Unites States; as of 1791, known as the second Amendment, “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” (Lund and Winkler, no date). The United States is recognized and also criticized worldwide; for instilling easy access to ammunition and the consequences caused, respectively. Combining Siegel and Rothmans extensive research, with Miller, Krouse, and Wintemute etc., conclusions can be made about the extent of gun ownership linking to firearm homicide, and firearm suicide.

No one can question that firearms are a expansive portion of American culture. In any case, people should address that whether a portion of our culture ought to fetched so numerous guiltless lives. Each U.S. community has been influenced by the rash utilize of guns, in the shape of accidents, suicides, and crimes. Firearms can be utilized as devices and for entertainment, but are too possibly deadly. For a lion's share of country America, firearms are a portion of day-to-day life. In spite of the fact that radically distinctive, the Republican and Law based parties are similarly American. In any case, both sides come up short to realize that guns direction is too similarly American as weapon ownership.Through analyzing both elucidations of

In order to properly elucidate the degree of significance that firearms have on the cultural identity of the United States, it is necessary to briefly analyze the history of this country. The U.S. has only been in existence for less than 250 years; its other leading counterparts in Western Civilization, by contrast, have endured for over a millennium. Therefore, during the relatively brief history of this country, it is necessary to determine the role that guns have played in it. That history can be stratified in three principle parts: its inception during the Colonial War, its expansion to encompass the majority of the North American continent that was fully realized prior to the closure of the 19th century, and its current period in which it has expanded as a global power. All of these developments were exceedingly belligerent in nature and powered by the use of firearms. It is due to America's lengthy relationship with guns as the chief means in which the country was founded and expanded upon that ordinary citizens cherish the right to brandish firearms today, therefore accounting for its full ingrained culture of firearms.

Scholars have often debated whether guns influence an individual to commit a violence act. It is hypothesized that an individual in the presence of a firearm, has an increased likelihood of exhibiting anti-social behaviors. The studies presented, will investigate whether the presence of a gun, is a stimulus for aggressive behaviors (Berkowitz & Lepage, 1967; Anderson, Benjamin & Bartholow, 1998; Bartholow, Anderson, Carnagey & Benjamin, 2005). Studies regarding whether gun ownership influences the likelihood of abnormal behaviors in adolescence will be examined (Cunningham, Henggler, Limber, Melton & Nation, 2000; Sprinkles, 2007). Gun ownership rates and various violent acts will also be investigated, such as homicide rates and suicide rates (Hemenway & Miller, 2000; Killias, Van Kesteren & Rindlisbacher, 2001; Gius, 2009; Siegel, Ross & King, 2013). Extrinsic factors including race/ethnicity, culture, and the environment will additionally be addressed (Cunningham et al., 2000; Sprinkles, 2007; Rajan, Namdar & Ruggles, 2015). After all research has been analyzed, it will be apparent that the presence of a firearm is correlated to aggressive behaviors.

Comparing crime rates for whites and blacks propose that guns play a role in understanding differences in race. Blacks have a high homicide and aggravated assault rate than whites but not much higher than the simple assault rate for whites. This goes back to the idea of honor culture and the problem with carrying for protection and its tradition of being passed down by generations. A National Violence against women and men survey was conducted that analyzed race and regional differences in gun protection when carrying. The study measured if there were cultural differences in behavior opposed to people’s attitudes. The hypothesis was that if regional differences in carrying disappear then the threat of violence can be controlled. The data

All across Missouri higher levels of education are not permitted students or teachers to allow concealed carry of firearms on campus, now I have to ask, why won't they let them exercise their right to carry a firearm? It clearly states,”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.” so why not let them? Adults are able to defend themselves at home with a firearm, but students living in a dormitory cannot. A dormitory is a home for students, so it makes sense to allow them to defend themselves in their home. Research has shown time and time again that more guns doesn’t equal more violence. Violent crimes have decreased over the last 40 years, while the number of gun owners has increased. What should a student do if they are being threatened within their home? What should they do if an active shooter were to be on the premise? There are a lot of different but complicated answers, but if you wanted to make it cute and simple with an added effect of personal security the answer should be a legally purchased and licensed firearm that you are qualified to carry with you at all times if you please. Now some may ask,” what If someone brings a gun and starts taking lives?” Well that's a good point, because to be granted your license for concealed carry, you have to meet a list of federal requirements such as: 19 or older, a legally purchased and licensed sidearm, $500 charge for