Guns : Danger Or Protection

The United States is one of the few countries were the right to bear arms is protected by the constitution. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most violent with incidents involving guns this year reaching an estimated 36,212 and an approximate 9,050 deaths (“Gun Violence Archive”). There are an estimated 310 million firearms in households across American, these are only estimates because current gun laws do not require them to be registered or tracked. A more staggering estimate is that most of the guns owned by private citizens are semi-automatic guns, the same type of gun used in almost all mass shootings. While these privately owned guns are legally purchased, many times, they land in the hands of criminals, and owners never report them stolen. Mass shootings and gun crimes are not the only issues with gun violence the one never talked about is suicide, more guns available equals more suicides. The United States is one of the easiest countries to own a gun legally or illegally, stricter gun control laws are necessary.

Guns have been the weapon of choice for some of the most brutal massacres on America soil. Since early history guns have been used mainly for militia and defense purposes. But, the development of new gun technology has made firearms more accessible and deadly. Although the second amendment gives the right to bear arms, guns should be controlled and monitored by the government because guns have contributed to a lot of killings in America and will increase crime rates.

According to the Institutes of Medicine, it was found on June 2013, that criminally acquired firearms are often stolen from civilians whom obtained them through legal transactions. It was found that from the year of 2005 to 2010, 1.4 million guns were stolen from American homes during property crimes such as house burglary and car theft. Many Americans believe in the usage of guns for protection and self-defense. However, criminals are taking advantage of this belief that citizens have and are using it to commit crimes that the citizens seek to protect themselves from. In order to put a stop to this, the laws must be more strictly enforced in not just certain locations, but the entire nation.

American history is an overflowing river filled with gun accounts. Guns have made a major turn in our society. The right to own a gun is one of the First Ten Amendment in the Constitution. This right is for protection, however, some people have and continue to misuse the right. In early history guns were much more used for protection purposes than they are today. Gun violence is occurring very often in the US. Not only violence, but accidents also occur with guns too. Numerous people feel insecure living in a society where many people can own a gun. Guns should not be an item permitted to be owned by common people. The influence of guns has greatly made a negative effect on our society.

Gun ownership is a general topic that has remained the greatest challenge to the US security agencies. This is because the American Bill of Rights gives all citizens enough rights of owning guns individually (Baldrige 112). In the American tradition, this right has a long history. It dates back to the time when colonists settled in North America. Since then, each person in the US was allowed to own a private gun for self defense (Bellesiles 67). This is because the freedom of the US was won from the English rule by armed citizen-soldiers. The right is unique to the US across the globe. Some individuals believe that the guns can help them protect their loved ones. Consequently, they think that the right to gun ownership equals the right of self-protection. The right to individual gun ownership is, however, wrong because, in the recent years, many crimes have been committed by the use of private guns implying that the weapons that were meant to make the citizens feel safe are getting them into great danger.

In our society, firearms have been in use for numerous occasions. There has been an increase in the usage of firearms. It has gotten out of hand today, and gun control laws are so lenient that firearms are constantly being abused. The abuse of firearms have occurred in a very significant amount of states. The lost of lives people have felt with in their families have been brutal.

Over the past few decades gun control has come to the fore front of debate in politics and the mass media. It's no wonder that in the wake of the recent school shootings and attacks on churches that people are beginning to fear guns. People are beginning to see guns as an object of death and destruction and not as what they are meant to be. While guns are used in war they are not intended to kill innocent people, guns are intended to be used by experienced gun handlers for protection and hunting. When used properly a gun is no more dangerous than a car or a knife, all of these can be used in crime but none of them are intended to be.

No doubt, America is one of the most powerful countries and the world’s economic power, but there are still many social issues that cause numerous debates and urgently need to be solved. For example, the increasing unemployment, racism, inequality and gun control. In recent years, shooting accidents happen frequently in the United States, which causes great concern about gun ownership and use in the whole society. Generally, there are two opposite attitudes towards gun control in the United States. On the one hand, some people firmly urge the government to restrict gun ownership and gun rights in order to avoid gun violence and perfect gun control laws. On the other hand, plenty of people still want to protect their rights to own guns. The United States should put more restriction on gun ownership and use, because safety problems, the high rate of gun-related crime and the loophole of gun control laws.

What makes the USA different from other developed countries is their right to own private guns, and the citizens makes full use of this law. Approximately under half of the American households have at least one gun. This makes the United States the highest country in the world when it comes to ownership of private guns. The ownership of private guns varies significantly from state to state. Many studies shows that gun ownership is more common in the countryside’s than the big cities. The reasons people give for owning guns varies too, from hunting to target shooting but the most common reason is for self-defence.

Guns are a significant component of American culture and many people enjoy using them for hunting, target practice and sport shooting. Gun ownership is legal in America with The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution stating that "the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed" (U.S. Const. am. 2). Although Americans have the constitutional right to own a gun, being a responsible gun owner means one must comprehend precisely how a gun works and the power the gun owner possesses. If the gun is not treated with the care and respect it deserves, it can become a serious hazard. Guns are dangerous weapons that lead to fatalities if misused, therefore it is crucial for gun owners to understand gun safety and learn

Guns have been part of American culture ever since its inception. American independence was assured when the people rose up and fought the British tyranny with muskets. Hundreds of years later Americans continue the tradition of gun ownership According to Marc Cooper guns in America has increased: “Congressional Research Service report estimated that in 2009 there were 310 million firearms: 114 million handguns, 110 million rifles, and 86 million shotguns.” As the facts show American gun ownership has rose to astronomical levels. Of course these weapons are purchased for self-defense and hunting by honest hardworking Americans exercising their 2nd Amendment. But the numbers have raised concerns about them falling into the wrong hands.

Guns- a weapon, a tool, a shield, and a household item. Guns have been the topic of America ever since it first started in the year 1776. Nowadays the topic isn’t about guns in general, but more specifically how to control them in today's world. In general, the U.S. population is split on their opinion about whether the U.S. should have more gun control or less gun control. Guns have a positive relationship with our wonderful country. They allow us to protect ourselves when we feel threatened, they allow us to protect our country when it is threatened, and finally they allow us feel safe when we have one in our possession.

On average, around 15 million Americans use guns for hunting and know what dangers can come with using guns. In 2013, a report by Fox Nation stated that there were over 600,000 hunters in the state of Wisconsin alone. This means there are 600,000 people in the united states that own one or more guns. In today’s society, people are afraid of some people getting their hands-on guns. This fear stems from the high crime rates that are associated with guns. There have been some strict rules on who can buy a gun, but, outlawing guns would be nearly impossible. The point of this paper is to understand what the Second Amendment is, laws that come with owning or buying a gun, why people benefit from having guns, and why some American’s don’t agree

Since the discovery of fire, the gun has been the most versatile tool available to man. Guns have been making hunting easier and have enabled civilizations to worry about more than just feeding the population. Guns have also changed the nature of warfare beginning with European and Asian clashes of power. Also, a gun is the most effective way to protect one’s family and home not from just criminals but foreign powers. Unfortunately, guns now have become the enemy of the American people. Today a person walks down the street with an open carry firearm, and people give that person a wide berth as if that person is more dangerous than a Siberian tiger. Guns should be referred to as they truly are: a tool for honest people.

Bang! Bang! The sound of a gunshot. What comes to mind when you hear the noise of a gun? Do you think of a hunting trip or even war? How about self defense? There is an average of two and a half million cases a year where a gun is used in a manner of self defense. Over a third of Americans own at least one firearm, and there are many reasons for ownership such as hobbies and sports. However, the number one reason for gun ownership in the United States is protection (Gewurz, Danielle). Guns save lives they, protect our men and women on the battlefield, in the classroom and in their homes. Firearms intimidate criminals by their sheer destructive power, which in return lowers crime and violence rates across the country (citation). Ownership is a personal choice that allows the owner to determine their purpose of ownership, along with the right to use self defense and the intimidation factor of guns.