United States of America. In fact, the White House is concerned on the stand that President Trump will take on the issue of stricter gun laws. One of the states that have gained the attention of both the legislators in this topic is Chicago. Ideally, Chicago is a clear indicator that strict gun laws cannot work. From the outlook, Chicago is among the states that have the most stringent laws when it comes to gun control. Ironically, it is the state with the highest number of gun cases in the country
Gun Control In the recent years there have been many mass shootings not of one culture or race, but people of many races and ethnic backgrounds. The shootings have taken place in elementary schools, colleges and concert venues. The motives behind these shootings are not clear. Yet the question is still asked why do these shootings happen? What is to blame for these shootings and how can they occur so rapidly? Gun control is one topic that comes to mind when this given issue arises. If there were
The legality of having guns and possessing firearms in the United States of America is well engraved within the Second Amendment of the nation’s constitution. However, the issue of gun regulation has remained a central topic in America’s public. Some people advocate for a total ban on gun possession, while others are totally against this idea. The shooting incident in Las Vegas weeks ago has raised controversial debates in the United States of America. In fact, the White House is concerned on the
Gun Control in America On March 24, 1998, firing from the woods overlooking their school, 13-year-old Andrew Golden and 11-year-old Mitchell Johnson shot and killed four middle school students and a teacher and injured ten other students in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The two boys had a semiautomatic M-1 carbine with a large ammunition magazine, two other rifles, seven handguns and more than 500 rounds of ammunition which they took from the home of one of the boy?s grandfather, who had a large arsenal
Nathan 3/30/08 Gun Control in America Ever since the days of the pioneers, firearms have been an element of the American tradition as defense and a means of hunting or activity. As we progress through the 21st century the use of guns has changed significantly. The reason that the use of the gun is changing is fast and steady increase in crime and the battle for the right to have possession of a hand gun, the introduction of legislation for gun control, to try to decrease the felony in the
Gun Control in America Imagine, you are standing in a crowd of people, maybe including family and friends, or complete strangers, and you’re dancing to your favorite song having an amazing time. All of a sudden you hear what sounds like gunshots and the entire crowd is pushing to get to safety, and screaming in fear. This is exactly what victims such as Adrian Murfitt, Kelsey
killed with guns. For every one person that is killed with a gun, two more are injured. America’s gun homicide rate is more than twenty-five times the average of other developed countries.” (CDC, 2015) These facts from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control show us that a real problem has arisen in America. Guns have caused a division in the country, and give people more power than some can handle. This dilemma strikes a question into the minds of Americans. When will the problem of gun violence in
Britain, the United States of America has had a complex history with gun laws. There has been this ongoing debate in the United States regarding the stance of guns such as how to acquire them, which types of guns to sell, and so on. This debate in the United States is divided especially between party lines of the gun control supporters the Democrats and those against gun control the Republicans. Yet some laws from Great Britain helped form the back bone of many American gun laws that we see early in
Gun control is one of the biggest issues in America. Alfred Blumstein states, “As Americans, violence is a priority in everybody’s concerns in this country.” America is fighting a constant battle against crime and violence in this country. Murder is one of the biggest incidents happening on a daily basis in this country. 70% of homicides are reported to have some sort of firearm used in the crime. The depressing truth is that gun violence is increasing in young teens. Since 1985 people younger than
Gun Control in America Peter Z Bliss ENG/215 February 2, 2012 Kim Holloway Gun Control in America Gun control is a debate topic that comes up every election and when a major event happens that involving guns. Pro-gun lobbyists say “Guns don’t kill people, people kill people” [ (Hagan, 2007) ] the anti-gun advocates want to take away the right to bear arms. This topic has no right or wrong answer it is a preference of the individual. This is why gun control is such a fiercely debated topic