Multiple Public Shootings Since 1950 Took Place Where Guns Were Banned

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”

In today’s society, there is plenty to talk about. Whether it be about the President, the weather change, there is always something to talk about. One of the major issues that has been talked about for an extended period of time is gun control and the issues that follow it. There are two specific articles that were chosen today; one of which from the Chicago Sun Times website, and the other from the New York Times.

Weapons technology continually undergoes change due to the technology available to us today, increasing the amount of deaths possible in the case of an accident. Because weapons today are so much more powerful and more efficient than they were when the constitution was written, it makes sense to argue that gun laws be changed in order to accommodate such advanced weaponry available to the public. Liberals understand the arguments that suggest that “guns don't kill people, people do” but they argue that If one were to walk into a building with a knife, they are lucky to kill 1 or two people; but walk into a building with a semi-automatic weapon, and the possibilities for death are endless (Marcotte). The sheer amount of damage a gun can do compared to that of a knife or other kind of weapon is a perfectly good reason to limit who can and cannot own a gun. Logic suggests that by making it difficult for everyone to acquire weapons, it makes it harder for criminals to get them as well, resulting in a safer United

Significance: This topic is extremely significant because gun rights are under attack from many politicians in America, who are attempting to take protection out of the hands of the law-abiding citizens of this great country. Current laws in much of the country control what kind of gun people can and cannot own, as well as when and where they can carry them (if at all). In addition, more restrictive gun laws have not reduced mass shootings and have allowed for a larger number of gun-related deaths to occur.

Cooke, Charles C. W. “Gun-Control Dishonesty.” National Review.com. National Review Online, 13 Dec 2013. Web. 13 July 2014.

The debate over gun control has been raging through the American political systems for years. On one side, there is the National Rifle Association (NRA) and 2nd Amendment-citing citizens who use their firearms for hunting and self-defense. On the other, there is Handgun Control Inc. (HCI) and followers of the Brady Campaign who want to ban guns on the basis that they are dangerous. Both sides have strong arguments, anchored in historical precedent and statistical analysis. Anti-gun control lobbyists’ arguments include the guarantee of the 2nd Amendment, the definition of “militia” as any adult male, self-defense, the relative uselessness of permits and regulations, and court cases in favor of firearm possession. Pro-gun control activists

These statistics also help advocate that guns can be a big protection for innocent people. Pro- gun believers will say that criminals will always have guns, so if innocent people have them as well, it is less likely for innocent people to be hurt.

Editorial Board. "End the Gun Epidemic In America”. New York Times. New York Times.com, 5 December 2015. Web. 11 Nov. 2016

Agresti, James D., and Reid K. Smith. Just Facts, "Gun Control Facts." Last modified February

The debate over whether the United States should have stricter gun laws has become a major talking point in our society. However, the clear choice that will bring the most prosperity and security to our country is to maintain the current gun control laws as they are the best option for the USA’s modern society. We must not let the rush to judgement after every shooting spree cloud our minds and glaze over all the benefits and lifestyles that guns let us take for granted. Society must also see what the outcomes are for the other options suggested and to not make the wrong choice and have to live with the consequences. We must not let the government enact laws that would place stricter controls on guns.

The article I chose to read and summarize is called “The Current and Future State of Gun Control in the United States”. This article mainly focuses on, obviously gun control, but also the fact that there have only been a few changes to the law regarding firearms in the last century. Several laws and situations involving gun control are mentioned throughout the article as well. This article touches on many topics, it touches on federal laws, state laws, the courts, policy options, registration to own a firearm, and felons.

“The United States has a huge number of guns, perhaps as many guns as there are adults, an estimated 300 million”(Carter). The argument on the governmental control over the large amount of firearms is heavily debated in today’s society. I think that this argument is important in our society right now. Gun control is frequently brought to the surface in the news when there are acts of terrorism in America. One side of the argument would say that

Finally, gun-carrying for self-protection would reduce the homicide and the death rate. The citizens hope to carry the gun in order to self-defense, further to consider that armed private citizens will lead to reduce the crime rate of the nation and threat to some criminals that would harm the citizens (Mustard, 2001). Donohue (2015) points out that a growing number of firearms and firearms in the hands of lawful citizens could produce more examples of gun protection effectively. Besides, numerous studies confirm that acquiring a gun for personal defending against decreasing the risk of victimization. Staunton (2013) observes that Americans are becoming more aware of the necessity of using firearms for personal defense, and the number of gun

We face the problem of massive shootings throughout our country. The control side of the firearm takes this fact and directly blames firearms for the massive shooting. The shootings such as Parkland, Fl, are predictably followed by an emotional and heated debate.

This startling fact is fuel for both arguments. Anti-gun activists say homicide rate has increased due to the number of handguns; while pro-gun supports suggests it is just a coincidence. Through research and past events gun rights have faced many issues. There are many arguments to support each side, from Second Amendment protest to the debate that crime will increase with guns. Citizens want guns for protection against criminals. Criminals own guns to better control their market powering over victims to get what they want (Shaw, 2014). In this paper I support gun rights with limited gun control as a means to prevent guns falling into the wrong hands of criminals and mentally unstable individuals. I believe that strict gun control laws will put guns in the wrong hands and take them from non-criminal