Gun Control and the Second Amendment

Gun control in America is one of the most fiercely debated topics in today’s political sphere. Nearly everyone has an opinion and there is a mind-boggling amount of information typically discussed regarding the matter. Media hot takes and campaign talking points aside, far too many lives have been lost to gun violence. A total of 12,902 in 2016, to be exact. The fact that more lives have been lost to gun violence in the United States this year than the 5,000 lost in the almost 10-year war effort overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan is appalling. Is sensible and reasonable gun control progress attainable in our near future? That remains to be seen, however it is my intention to respectfully dissect an argument presented by none other than an essay

Mass shootings are increasing in the United States, and gun control advocates are seizing the opportunity to push anti-gun legislation to deter gun violence in America. Guns and the Second Amendment have come to the forefront of political rhetoric, leading to conflicting views between lawmakers on the future of gun legislation. Republican lawmakers are encouraging law abiding citizens to acquire firearms and to defend themselves against acts of violence by criminals. On the contrary, Democratic lawmakers believe the only way to slow gun violence in the United States is to remove guns from society. While certain politicians believe strict gun laws would protect the American people, the proposed policies would make our nation more vulnerable

In the Second Amendment, it gives people the right to bear firearms. This means that most people can own a gun legally and use it how they want. Some can use them for hunting, target practice, defense, or for a collection. As of now most people can go to a gun store, maybe pass a background check, fill out some papers, and come back with a weapon. If you buy it elsewhere, you might not have to pass or sign anything.

In the Constitution, the second amendment gives the American people to have the right to possess and bear arms. This amendment has been the most controversial issue since guns have been around. Issues such as gun control and gun ownership have remained a matter of debate and have been floating around in Congress. It has been rumored that Congress is forced to draft certain legislation in order to come up with a law against unlawful use of arms, and only owning them for safety purposes. When it comes to congress, Republicans and Democrats have debated their views on gun-control in the United States to best fit the overall well-being of the citizens. These different points of views have caused many discussions on how this controversial topic should be handled and whether or not it conflicts with the second amendment. Throughout this topic, Republicans and hardcore NRA supporters favor with less strict rules of gun-control while Democrats want stricter rules such as a background check for every citizen that poses a threat to either the United States of America or the average citizen. The debate on guns in America has essentially become one more distracting, off-point topic in culture wars.

The Second Amendment is one of the most controversial amendments in today’s society. There are commonly two sides that fight with each other over the definition of this amendment. The pro-gun, or what is commonly referred to as “gun nuts”, have the firm belief that the American people have the right to not only carry a gun, but to carry any type of gun that they want, while anti-gun groups want to get rid of the right to carry a gun all together unless that person is a soldier or police officer.

Ever since the Bill of Rights was passed in 1791 the right of the people to keep and bear arms has played a factor in the United States history. Sides have been taken and people have fought over the interpretation of the Second Amendment. Everybody has an opinion on every topic that has ever come up. While opinions can vary, there can be some common grounds for viewpoints. Commonly, the Second Amendment is looked at as a two-sided issue; (1) Citizens should be allowed to own and carry firearms and (2) Citizens should not be allowed to own and carry firearms. But in looking at a community of people who own firearms, it is evident that even in what seems to be a two sided argument has room for many different positions on one side

The United States Constitution was constructed from a set of rules, also known as amendments. These were written with the intention of securing the basic rights of all United States citizens. It usually serves as an outline for the laws of the land by dictating the powers of the people and what is acceptable under the watch of the United States government. The history behind these amendments began in 1789 when it was proposed and drafted by James Madison. It was adopted on December 15, 1791, as part of the first ten amendments contained in the Bill of Rights. (History.com Staff 2009)

President Barack Obama says we have an “obligation” to try anything that could save one child, but many people find this statement to be ridiculous. Gun control is thought of as a government policy or regulations to control or limit the sale and use of firearms. In the U.S. constitution, 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. Inside America today, gun control is a major issue, especially in the political arena. People debate on the daily that not all things in society make it a safer place to live. The best intentions of America’s lawmakers often do not achieve the desired outcome; therefore, the nation

Guns have been around for a very long time. People love being able to have the freedom to do what they want, especially when they can possess something that make them feel superior. The introduction of the Second Amendment opens up the controversial, yet well anticipated opportunity for United State citizens to be able to own guns. Americans enjoy the benefit of being able to own guns for decades over people in other countries. People can buy guns and carry them around in public. They own guns for many reasons such as to hunt, to protect themselves, and simply to satisfy their desire of owning a gun, but in recent years, the issue of people carry guns has become a problem. There are so many people get killed by guns in different parts of

Now, before anyone thinks that I do/don’t advocate certain persons with felonies or mental incapacities having fire-arms, please allow me to put this into perspective: This is about the Framers’ intent regarding the Second Amendment. These other aspects of certain persons being barred create assent/dissent on their own merits of constitutionality. I do not wish to get caught in a debate about those aspects. I maintain my own opinions inre this aspect of the Second Amendment. I will say this: Not all crimes are identical, even though they may be coded alike. Mental illness is a medical issue, and can be treated effectively, to my understanding. Given this exhaustive retinue of discussion, I have concluded that I believe that these

Have you ever asked yourself, why do shootings occur even though gun control is strictly put into effect? Why does gun control violate our second amendment? Lastly, what is the whole purpose of gun control if it is not doing what it was meant to do? Gun control is a very sensitive topic now a day’s due to all of the mass shooting that have been occurring in these recent months. Gun control needs to exposed for not being able to actually take away all weapons off the street. Shootings are still occurring in places where guns are said to be banned or “Gun controlled”. We as a country should be able to realize that the black market is well known to sell guns without papers. So why would we give criminals the upper hand. Why must we feel like sitting ducks waiting to get taken down? Basically, what I am saying is that gun control does not help our cause. Sure, taking away guns is a good idea but, just like drugs they keep on being produced and found.

The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution reads: "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 centuries, people have argued over the intended meaning of “the right to keep and bear arms.” One side of the debate believes this statement gives individuals the constitutional right to possess firearms. The other side states that "a well-regulated Militia" was intended to ensure the states had the right to self-defense, and that legislators have the authority to regulate firearms. This type of regulation is commonly known as gun control. The American Heritage Dictionary defines gun control as regulation restricting or limiting the sale and possession of handguns and rifles in an effort to reduce violent crime. One of the first recorded instances of gun control was in 1837 when Georgia passed a law banning handguns. The law was later thrown out and ruled unconstitutional. Most people are familiar with the Federal Firearms Act of 1938 that placed the first limitations on selling ordinary firearms. Every known regulation on restricting and/or limiting the possession and sale of guns is an attempt to reduce violence. However, increased gun control does not result in less violence. To the contrary, most research finds it does the exact opposite.

There are two different arguments and interpretations of the second amendment. The first being that only the militia should have the right to bear arms, whereas the second being that the amendment give every citizen the right to bar arms. There is proof that the second amendment gives every citizen the right to bear arms; Thomas Jefferson said that, “No free man shall be debarred the use of arms. ("Second Amendment to the United States Constitution")” Patrick Henery Said, “The great object is that every man be armed. ("The James Madison Research Library and Information Center")” Even James Madison who introduced the bill of rights said that, its amendments “relate first to private rights. ("2014 NRA-ILA Firearms Fact Card")” So Americans have the right to bear arms. Violence is bad in the United States, and guns are being targeted as the problem, however criminals kill people not guns. If a person wanted to kill someone they would find another way to do it. The problem is not the guns it is the criminals. Banning far arms would not stop violence; banning firearms would increase

In the article “Chicago to allow handgun ownership under revised gun law” by Mark Guarino on July 1,2010 has enact a revised handgun ordinance by the U.S. Supreme Court that will jeopardized Chicago twenty eight year ban on handguns. In the article, “It establishes new rules that people who own guns are to register their firearms with the Chicago Police Department, they have to attend classroom and firing range training and they have to obtain both a special city permit and a state firearm identification card.” They want to ban all aspects of gun ownership in the home but we are protected by the Second Amendment. As stated in the article, “Guns are for self defense and self defense only.” People do have the right to own guns but the way to

Gun control has been an ongoing issue throughout our nation for a very long time. Many places throughout Ohio have banned guns on their property and some has allowed people to carry concealed. Many places Guns that have been carried concealed have saved many lives because they have stopped people from going on killing streaks. Americans should have a right to bear arms because it is in our constitution. Walking around anywhere is dangerous because of how easy it is for anyone to access the use of guns. When I’m in class and someone walks in the room and starts to shoot up the class, how can I protect my classmates and I? Ohio State should allow conceal carry because it is our constitutional right as Americans given to us through the 2nd Amendment, right to Bear Arms.