Gun Control Persuasive Speech

In the early hours of June 12th, 2016, one man, with hate in his heart, a warped world view, an arsenal of weapons, and a single motive, to kill, indiscriminately, senselessly, opened fire in a crowded nightclub in Orlando, Florida. His name, inconsequential. His act, heinous, and unimaginable. With that being said, this moment, is reminiscent of many moments that the US have endured in recent memory. With gun violence and mass shootings becoming the new normal, it is a scary notion to think that this violence, that this cancer, seems to be escalating, exponentially. It has become normal for my generation at least, having grown up with the tragic images of September 11th, and having gone to college and been shocked and rattled by the Boston Bombings, to believe that we are hopelessly and hilariously outnumbered, and most disturbingly, weaponless, against those who proclaim, and justify, their disinterest in discussion, tolerance, love, and hope.

Therefor we can say that there was no mention of an individual right to bear arms in the notes about the Second Amendment when it was being drafted, discussed, or ratified; the US Supreme Court declined to rule in favor of the individual right four times between 1876 and 1939; and all law articles on the Second Amendment from 1888 to 1959 stated that an individual right was not guaranteed.

Gun control is a very controversial topic that has has a huge impact on the United States of America. One side believes that if guns were taken away as a whole, the country would see significantly less gun related crimes and death, while the other opposing side thinks that taking away guns is not only against the Second Amendment but would lead to an increase in crime and death because the government would take guns away from people who are legally registered to own and conceal guns. The ongoing debate will continue until the foreseeable future but their are plenty of reasons why more gun laws should be made. Taking away guns is not the answer, learning how to deal with gun violence is the key.

Specific Purpose Statement: To persuade my audience that each individual must take responsibility for his or her own actions. The must not blame guns for problems caused by people. .

Gun ownership is embedded in the fabric of America. The United States has the highest gun ownership rate in the world with 88 guns per 100 people. This is a staggering amount of firearms in the U.S. which our forefathers would 've never imagined when writing the 2nd Amendment. The 2nd Amendment states that “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.” Not everyone interprets this right the same way. Regulating and restricting the use of these firearms brings up opposing sentiments from those in favor of gun control and those who oppose

Attention Getter: “The battle over guns has proven to be one of the most dangerous in America’s culture wars- and with the murder of 58 people in Las Vegas Sunday night, the debate over how to regulate them has begun again. The argument over gun control isn’t merely about safety. It’s about identity. The gun has transcended its function as a weapon to become a powerful cultural marker. It can signal what kind of person you are, and often to which tribe you belong”. – amp.usatoday.com

From other countries and in the eyes of foreigners and refugees, America is the land of the free and the home of the brave. With rights that are given to us, we are free to say anything we please; to not be searched or have things seized from us unreasonably; and the most important right, the one that defends all of the others, the right to keep and bear arms. Understanding the rights given by the 2nd amendment of our constitution has been a major issue in America, since the day it was written. This right lets us own our own weapons, and it should not be controlled by the government how many and what guns we can own. With modern technology, guns have become so much cheaper and accessible that some regulations must be put into place, and

Throughout American History looking all the way back to the late 18th Century and the Revolutionary War, there have been many qualities that set America apart from all other countries. Documents like the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights bestowed upon Americans have spelled out some of these very qualities that Americans hold dear. One right that is often brought to the forefront of the argument over gun control is found within the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights. The 2nd Amendment of the Bill of Rights 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”(1). This powerful statement sets the foundation and

constitutional rights, as well as if it becomes effective in states, that would make people want

B. In the past ten years, blitz media coverage and public attention to gun violence has been concentrated on intense, brief coverings of highly publicized mass shootings such as the shootings at Virginia Tech, Sandy Hook Elementary, Umpqua Community College, and most recently the Route 91 Harvest music festival in Las Vegas, NV.

“United Nations study revealed that the US had 3.21 firearm homicides per 100,000 in 2010” said by Richard Pérez-Peña. If the amount of guns in the US was shrunk by at least half there would be so many less deaths. “We know that we can’t stop every act of violence, but what if we tried to stop even one?” I think the sooner the government does something about the problem then it could save many lives. There are so many risks and accidents that can happen when so many people own guns. This why I think that having gun control would lessen the number of yearly deaths, and mass

Greetings Central Alabama Gun Club, today I am here to discuss the importance of Gun Control and what you can do to limit the crime and death rate right here in Alabama. In 2015, Birmingham only had about one hundred homicides and more than half of those victims were shot. First, I would like to look at the word “homicide” which refers to the deliberate and unlawful killing of one person by another; murder. I am here today to stress that we are just as guilty as the people who are deliberately killing our children, grandchildren, friends, and family. Most people think violent crime is the result of poverty, but in fact, it is the cause. Over the Christmas break this past year, for instance, sixteen-year-old Raven White and her unborn daughter were shot and killed in one of Birmingham’s lower income apartments. For residents of these neighborhoods, who are striving to make ends meet and improve their economic situation, the chaos and destruction brought by gun violence is a major obstacle that more fortunate

Katrina Poulter Ms. Nava Lit/Writing period 7 15 May 2018 Persuasive Speech Outline (Your original title goes here) Content: (Gun Development) Intent: To (warn) the audience how the easy accessibility to handguns has negatively impacted our society.

The United States of America is a nation of massacres by military-type assault weapons. Aware of the deadliness of these weapons and due to public safety concerns clearly outweighing the benefits of personal ownership of military-type assault weapons, the United States passed the 1994 Federal Ban on military-type assault weapons. This ban was notably effective during the 10 years it was in effect. However, the Ban automatically expired in 2004. Since that time, the number of U. S. mass murders has markedly increased. Attempts to reinstate the Ban, most recently the stricter 2013 Ban, have all failed. Nevertheless, the less restrictive 1994 Ban did pass the Senate and House of Representatives at one point and was successful. Therefore, the 1994 Federal Ban on military-type assault weapons should be reinstated.

My position on the bill is that I do believe that there should be additional restrictions on firearms as well as having those who own firearms to have mental screening to ensure those that do own firearms to prevent them from endangering the lives of innocent civilians due to their mental illness . However, I personally believe that the bill is overlooking additional factors that could help prevent people from getting killed by firearms, specially those that have died in shootings. An example of an area that I believe needs more regulation is how news organizations portray shootings in a relatively fetishied manner. Whenever tragedy strikes there are always videos and photos of the death and destruction caused by those who have nothing but