Personal Narrative: The Value Of Gun By G. K.

In “Our Blind Spot about Guns,” written by Nicholas Kristof, New York Times columnist states his belief on the regulation of cars and how it relates to the regulation of guns. In this article, Kristoff shows his stance of strongly believing that guns should be regulated as cars and their drivers are for a change and the saving of lives to occur. He states that before the combination of cars and guns killed more than 30,000 Americans every year. With all the car regulations in place, it is shown that there is one car fatality per 100 million miles driven. Due to these statistics, Kristoff believes that with gun regulation 10,000 lives could be saved. Before the regulation of cars, “…it became

I am currently living in Seattle, the Emerald City. Even with many wonderful aspects around this city, there are few things that I hope will change in the future. One of the problem that I faced was the gun violence.

When I was a kid, I did not think about gun violence. In fact, I grew up in a household that accepted guns. My dad, uncle, and grandfather all owned guns, and I never really gave much thought about it. When I was younger my dad bought me a little BB gun and taught me how to use it. We used to go outside in our backyard which was all fenced off. He taught me all the safety precautions, and set up the paper targets for me to shoot. I always believed that was normal, everyone owned guns. I didn't realize the importance in which they played, in our society, for protection, until July 20, 2012. I watched the frightening and horrific incident that took place in a no gun-zone theater in Aurora, Colorado. It was that day at my house that the importance of guns became very clear to me. As I watched the intense news, I saw how all those victims were in danger, and how they appeared so helpless. They were trapped, and left with nothing to do but call 911, and wait for the police to show up. In the last five years, I have come to realization the importance that guns play, whether or not it is in a gun-free zone or not. They are a base of protection, because attackers will always find away to obtain them.

In my opinion, this discussion was probably one of the most thought provoking discussion we have had thus far in this course for several reasons. I have very strong views on gun rights and control prior to the dialogue. Therefore, I spent more time listening to other people opinions and perspective.

Nicholas Kristof’s article, “Our Blind Spot About Guns,” argues that guns should be regulated just like cars are. In which he focuses that the problem is that there are many handguns with no regulations which it makes individuals unsafe. And overall, I agree with Kristof’s argument because guns should go through the same regulations we go for our cars. Also, because guns aren’t like cars that are visible, and making guns safer “smart guns.”

One of the most debated and polarizing issues in modern day America is the issues surrounding the second amendment. The issue of gun control has been raging on in the American political scene for years and, talk about the issue has only grown. The debate has always been brought to the limelight after major shootings throughout the United States, most recently with the horrible attack at the nightclub in Orlando, Florida. According to the crowd sourced website, Mass Shooting Tracker, there have over 370 mass shootings that have taken place this year itself. The tracker considers all acts of violence where four or more people are wounded or killed. The second amendment has been put into place over 200 years ago to give the people the right to bear arms. While people argue the exact interpretation of the second amendment, the ability to own a gun in America must be respected. There are many pros and cons to owning guns in America, but we can all agree that drastic steps must be taken to end the violence that guns have strangled America with.

The article titled, Could smaller, local measures offer a way forward on gun control? by Peter Grier explained many ideas on how to prevent gun-related violence in the United States by taking measures on a “state-level”. The article first explained how a man named Daniel Webster believes, like reducing teenage driving fatalities, it's the matter of advocating stronger laws. In this case putting stronger gun laws in place to help reduce the amount of gun violence. The text also explained that some states have already put limits in order to prevent firearms from landing in the hands of domestic abusers after the dreadful event of Sandy Hook Elementary which took place on December 14th, 2012. In addition, the text described “31 percent of fatalities occurred in connection with domestic partner violence” (Grier New York Times 8).

I have not personally had an experience with gun violence, but I know people who have had a run in with the danger of it. For example, a teacher of mine, Mr. Ritchie, a good portion of his relatives from his moms side have all had guns pointed at their head. I believe Mr. Ritchie lives in Crown Heights, or Brooklyn. His grandfather was getting ready to get in his car and drive home, and out of no where, a man shows up points a gun at his head and jacks his car and drives off. Additionally, another teacher from last year (whom i quite like ^u^), Mr. Krugelki also had a run in with gun violence. He is working his shift at a party store, when a man walks in (notice the pattern?) a asks for something, as Mr.K turns his back to get what the man

. Givens, Tom. " Millions of New Gun Owners Need Right Kind of Training." SAF Training Division.

What would happen if all guns are banned within the United States? The rapid amount of mass shooting has brought this attention to the mainstream media. The argument to remove the second amendment has brought up many solutions ranging from a total outright ban to the laxer gun right laws. In the article written by Jeffrey Goldberg, “The Case for More Guns (and More Gun Control)”, makes the argument that more civilians with weapons can help either prevent and/or limit mass shootings casualties. In his argument, the number of guns in the U.S. greatly outnumbers the total population consequently an unapproachable goal. Also, interviews both a victim of a mass shooting and experts that help his argument which has many inconsistencies. The article

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.

So I’ve got a gun, what do I do with it? Very first thing he says about doing with the gun “without a doubt, the VERY FIRST THING YOU SHOULD DO is to READ THE MANUAL”. Very simple and standard data with all things you are not familiar with, you should always read the owner’s manual. I am violator of this rule also, for example, I my child a new toy that needs to be assembled, and I think to myself, I’ll make the pieces fit and figure it out. Which usually, depending on how many pieces and shapes, takes me a lot longer. Then I usually revert back to the manual anyways.

The pro-gun narratives had been a dilemma because many American citizen are not considering federal laws and they resist to obey those regulations. It means that it is very risk to push people in this country to put away their own firearms because it could be in a big conflict with those people. Another philosophical controversial problem is that with the counter arming because as explain the article it creates an on fear citizen that they are fearing for their safe in this country. In this point citizen inspire fear in bad people and

The sounds of the aircraft's flying past the camp woke up Alex and I. I was nervous about are training so I asked Alex if he was ready to shoot a gun. Sgt Miller yelled “Rise and Shine magots.” Everyone in the sleeping quarters woke up to the yelling. Sgt Miller wanted us to get dressed and meet him at the gun range. Alex and I got their last. Sgt Miller handed me and Alex a M1A1 Carbine, the gun weighed a ton. Sgt Miller told everyone to go to a target and get ready to shoot. Alex and I were getting in position to shoot. Sgt Miller yelled “Fire.” Alex hit the left arm of the paper target. I hit right in the middle of the head. Sgt Miller said to me “Kevin shoot again for me.” I shoot again and it hit right in the middle of the head again.

Both texts suggest that the increase of gun population leads to a violent result. Although, both consider the same outcomes, the Blood Drive is more effective in the thought of violence, rather than helping keep people safe.