Gun Control Laws Are Not Focus On The Overall Wellbeing Of The Public

Many tragedies have occurred recently that have spurred the debate on whether or not we need tighter gun controls. On one side of the debate are the gun control supporters, who claim that the easy access to guns is the primary cause for high rates of crime plaguing the United States. On the other side are people who argue that gun laws will not prevent criminals from obtaining guns, since they will continue to get them illegally. Guns are used for protection when in the hands of people who obey the law. It is crucial to not hinder law-abiding citizen’s ability to possess firearms with stricter gun laws, since gun laws do not lower crime, and guns can keep people safe.

The studies and research on gun control has opened up many ideas on how weak the current laws really are. Crime rates consist of high numbers. “Since 1982, there have been at least 62 mass shootings across the country, with the killings unfolding in 30 states from Massachusetts to Hawaii”

Once there has been an established group of gun right limitation supporters, there will be a stronger case to prove to the congress that this pending issue is an important one and affects everyone’s well-being. In efforts of trying to solve the major issue of gun violence, I plan on getting the message of the insufficiency of security when purchasing guns out by “call[ing] [...] representative[s] in Congress and demand[ing] action on measures like background checks at 202-224-3121” (Kaufman 3). The congress men and women will also understand for the same reasons the parents and adults will understand that tightening the gun security checks will decrease the chance of someone getting his or her hands on such a fatal weapon. With the group of supporters and the congress men and women understanding and relating to the need to be free from danger, the congress should realize that reevaluating the gun laws and updating the rules to have and purchase firearms is a step in the right direction of working toward solving gun

In response to these attacks, increasing numbers of Americans are feeling the need to arm themselves as a means of self defense. In response to the shooting in California, local gun shops are noticing roughly a 25% increase in business. Likewise, local Sheriff’s departments are experiencing a large increase in concealed carry permit requests. In Orange County, California, the Sheriff’s department received 130 permit requests in the week following the attack—up from their average of 30—while neighboring San Bernardino County screened seven times their weekly average (Mather). The increase in California gun sales shows that residents want the ability to defend themselves in the event of another shooting—an opportunity these residents would not have as a result of a ban on personal firearms.

“The Constitution shall never be construed to prevent the people of the United States who are peaceable citizens from keeping their own arms” (Adams). Samuel Adams said this while forming the Constitution, in order to protect United States citizens. The United States of America is one of the few nations that allow citizens to own a weapon. The recent mass murders in public centers have increased the fear of guns amongst the citizens. Guns are now stigmatized after the several mass murder incidents from the movie theater in Colorado, to schools and universities in Texas and Virginia. Due to the gun-related homicides, the government implemented strict regulations for owning a gun. This has made the government enforce more stringent regulations in guns, especially automatic rifles. New gun laws have banned the ownership of automatic rifles and magazines with high capacity. Also, the government has taken away the freedom to carry handguns from citizens without a proper license in most states. Now, in order to carry a gun, either by open carry or concealed carry, the citizens need to apply for a gun-carrying permit. California is one of the very few states with extraneous gun laws, and the Los Angeles County has some of the strictest concealed carry gun regulations. Because of personal safety, and the Second Amendment, Los Angeles should allow every resident the opportunity to apply for a concealed weapon

Gun law reform remains a sensitive grey area for the United States. This is one of many reasons why gun law reform has been proposed but never makes much headway. It is difficult to protect citizens while also protecting such an important piece of history and heritage. For now, it appears there is no resolution in the near

For the purposes of this paper "Gun Control" is defined as policies enacted by the government that limit the legal rights of gun owners to own, carry, or use firearms, with the intent of reducing gun crimes such as murder, armed robbery, aggravated rape, and the like. So defined, gun control understandably brings favorable responses from some, and angry objections from others. The gun control

Recent fire arm legislation has challenged the rights of every citizen in the state of California. Such legislation is paving the way for the confiscation of other amendments as well. Although, there are parties against the fight for guns; many do not realize the importance of people being able to protect themselves. Gun laws in California are becoming more restrictive, as a result these laws are costing innocent citizens their rights and even some lives.

A majority of the American people feel that gun control laws will help reduce crime rates because the waiting period would allow time for a person’s temper to cool down. They also feel that gun control will prevent repeat offenders because when a person tries to purchase a handgun, he will have to fill out a lengthy questionnaire. The questionnaire will include questions about the buyer’s past, for example, if they have a criminal record or a record of any mental illness. If there is a criminal record in that person’s history, he will not be able to make the purchase. Restricting handgun ownership would also reduce crime, because guns are used most often in robberies and murders (Mayer 28). They are very easily concealed under a coat, or even in the waistband of pants.

In the article, “Controlling Gun Violence: Obstacles to Effective Policy,” the author Elizabeth Hartfield, indicates that although back-door attempts at gun control, such as banning large capacity magazines, have been successful, there are still obstacles that must be addressed in order to curb gun violence. Hartfield highlights the following barriers to successful gun control: the difficulties associated with regulating guns already in circulation, the weaknesses associated with attempts to ban the manufacture and sale of certain types of guns, and the problems associated with determining who is fit to purchase a gun.

This just proves that having stricter rules does not create a safer environment. With California having some of the most restrictive gun laws, there were still people with guns who abused their power of ownership.

Taken together, the new laws will add a host of restrictions for California’s more than 6 million gun owners, from where you buy your ammunition to how you store your guns and who can borrow them.

Our nation has had such a significant number of issues because of an expansion measure of weapon proprietors, which has added to the ascent of wrongdoings and issues that we confront today. Our nation has around 65 million individuals who possess guns. This absurd number of guns in our country makes a requirement for weapon control. Weapon control laws can help take care of firearm issues that we have in America and make America a more secure place to live. Weapon control laws should mean to limit or direct guns by choosing who can offer, purchase and have certain firearms.

“The second amendment of The United States Bill of Rights is my concealed weapons permit, period.”- Ted Nugent. Saving lives one by one starts with limiting the purchase, sale, and use of guns in America. According to Alexander Lee, the political and social debate over the question of how much gun control is appropriate and it has been regularly discussed within the last decade. Shootings such as Sandy Hook, and Tucson shootings have raised the government’s awareness on guns and possible restrictions and regulations. Gun talks are discussed with the question, “Will controlling guns cut back on violent crime rates?” Although many guns are open to be sold to the public over 18, there are traditional gun laws that limit who can own them. These laws include sell restrictions to the mentally disabled, the age in which you can obtain a gun, background checks, and dishonorably discharged military personnel. Gun control laws could have a positive effect in America by reducing homicide rates, but at the same time, citizens still have the right to bear arms under the second amendment under the U.S constitution. Gun control laws do not mean the absolute confiscation of guns, but rather reduce the amount of power a gun and the amount of ammo that a gun can hold.

California law firearm prohibitions vary depending on certain factors including prior offenses. A person can never own a firearm if he or she was convicted of a felony or violent offense listed in Penal Code section 29905, adjudicated as a mentally ill sex offender, or court-deemed mentally incompetent to stand trial or guilty but insane. A person convicted of a misdemeanor, in violation of enumerated penal code sections is prohibited from owning firearms for ten years. A five-year firearm prohibition is set on an individual detained because he or she poses a risk of danger to him or her self or others, and was evaluated and admitted to a mental health institution. A person cannot buy more than one handgun within any thirty-day period.