Persuasive Essay On America And Guns

Gun control has been a long debate to determine if it’s better to have stricter access to firearms. America is one of the few countries that has gun rights embedded in their constitution. But what makes the US exceptional is that it has the right to keep and bear arms, other countries do not provide the right to have access to them, but rather, the government is allowed to regulate its use. The right to bear arms has also been the cause of growing violence and crime, at least according to anti-gun lobbyists. Citizens should be aware the dangers and harm that guns present to society. Controlling the sale of firearms can greatly decrease the number of violent crimes.

I want each and every one of you sitting here to imagine how it would be like if there is a person sitting next to you with a concealed handgun. Would you be fine with that or would you tremble in fear just like me and wonder if this would be the last moments of my life. People often claim that owning a gun would make them feel safer, but have they ever thought about how people around them would feel. Therefore today, I am here to talk about why the Texas legislature should repeal Senate Bill 11 which is campus carry. I have done research trying to understand the challenges we students would face with the help of Internet. So today, we would take a brief look at what campus carry is? Secondly, we will talk about the reasons why we do not need such a bill in our campuses. Thirdly, few ideas and plans on how we could stop this bill. And last but not least talk about the practicality of our plan.

The first legislative attempt of gun control was in 1934; it started the fight between the National Rifle Association, who believed it was unfair to the law abiding citizens to limit their rights, and lawmakers wanting to limit the amount of crimes. The debate has grown and changed immensely t over the years, but the issue is still there (Magoon). This year in Colorado, Senator Vicki Marble, Representative Stephen Humphrey, and Representative Lori Saine have been the Prime Sponsors for the repeal of the ban of possession and sales of large capacity magazines (Repeal Ammunition Magazine Prohibition). This is known as Senate Bill 17-007; it states that part 3 of article 12 of title 18 of The Colorado Revised Statutes should be repealed and adds a safety clause stating that it needs to be implemented for the “public peace, health, and safety” (Concerning the Repeal of Certain Provisions Concerning Ammunition Magazines). Large Capacity Magazines (LCMs) are generally defined as holding ten rounds or higher, but in the case for Colorado it is defined as holding 15 rounds or higher (Large Capacity Magazines). SB17-007 was introduced January 11, passed through the Senate but was indefinitely postponed by the House as of March 22 (“Repeal Ammunition Magazine Prohibition - SB 17-007”). Senate Bill 17-007 will repeal the ban on large firearm magazines; it should be passed because the prohibition has not shown any decrease of deaths in mass shootings and infringes on America’s second amendment right.

Guns are a part of American history, they helped free our country, and are used to protect us today. Guns have built up the identity of our nation as a whole, we used them in many wars and to separate ourselves from Britain in order to build our own country on our terms. The use of guns is protected in the Second Amendment, which says, “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.” This amendment alone should be the end of this discussion, it was written by our founding members that we have guns for our own protection and use, (Should Gun Control Laws Be Enacted).

As I reflect on this past year’s top news stories and headlines, one of the main legal issues that continues to arise and cause terror in our own country is gun control. This is a controversial issue that has been debated for years, especially as more and more shootings occur. We’ve seen deadly mass shootings in our schools, churches, malls, nightclubs, concert venues, and most recently in Las Vegas, which is now classified as the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history, leaving 58 people dead and 546 injured. All of these mass shootings are senseless actions caused by a small few but have a nationwide effect on countless families and loved ones. People are afraid for their safety with a fear of not knowing when and where the next shooting will take place. This is why there are so many proponents of stricter gun regulations. As I was doing my research on gun control, I found that in America, there is an average of 88 guns per 100 people (about 270 million guns), which is the highest total and per capita number in the entire world, according to the 2011 Small Arms Survey. Additionally, the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence estimates that around 114,994 people are shot each year in the US, including murders, assaults, accidents, police intervention, suicide attempts, and suicides. There are also people who fear that stricter gun regulations will make them have a loss of security, arguing that restricting their right to bear arms would leave citizens unable to protect themselves in times of self-defense from local criminals or foreign invaders, or if in a rare case the government were to turn against the people someday. Many gun owners believe it is their birthright to have a gun in their possession as it is part of America’s great heritage, with the country’s colonial history and revolutionary roots. People are divided in their view of what gun control should and shouldn’t be. America has around 35-50 percent of the world’s civilian-owned guns, according to a 2007 report by the Switzerland-based Small Arms Survey. That being said, the United States also has the highest homicide by firearm rate among the world’s most developed nations. Over the years these statistics have gone up and down but one thing that

Many Republicans are strongly opposed to any kind of gun control and many Democrats are pushing for gun ban laws. I believe America needs to find a middle ground and a gun reform plan should be put into action. Maybe we could take lessons from other areas around the world that have had success with gun reform.

Gun control will not protect United States citizens any more than having no gun control, it will keep the guns away from the responsibility, and do nothing to prevent criminals from obtaining them. Numerous natives and government officials trust that firearm confinements will diminish murder rates and wrongdoing greatly; nonetheless, this isn't the situation. If a citizen has the intent to commit a crime, then they will do what is necessary to get it done such as getting a gun. Even though it is illegal. They are already committing crimes so there are no consequences of getting a gun. Gun control laws will not protect this country because law abiding citizens will not obtain guns, but those citizens will not commit any crimes,

Currently in the United States, people are ten times more likely to be killed by a gun compared to other countries (CBS). Given recent circumstances, it’s obvious that reform is desperately necessary to improve the overall security of our communities. As a senior at Aberdeen High School, it is crucial that we work together to relocate our energy to improving general security. Although there are regulations in place on owning a gun, the enforcement of it is highly neglected. 65% of juvenile offenders have access to at least three illegal firearms (Gun Laws), and if there were tighter policies and increased security of how these weapons were being distributed, that number could potentially decrease. In order to eradicate gun related violence,

Gun Control is one of the most debatable topic in the United States for the past several decades. America has witnessed assignation to mass shootings. Every time violence and guns are a factor of traumatic events the ongoing topic of gun control reemerges. The question that is asked is if our nation should enforce stricter gun laws. Would these new gun laws contribute to the decrease of gun crime in our nation? American citizens stand divided on this issue; both sides taking a strong position as what they strongly believe what should be done about guns.

Imagine waking up in the middle of the night, and hearing sounds coming from downstairs. You know you should be alone, but there is someone else inside your house. What do you do? Would you call the police? The truth is, they would not be able to help you. You are all alone, and you have to be able to defend yourself. People need guns to defend themselves and those around them.

Gun control is a very controversial, complicated, and delicate subject, which affects a large amount of people in our society, and is full of moral and legal arguments which all must be heard. The issue of gun control has come up recently as an important decision opportunity for our country. Many people argue that whether guns are the useful tool and should be allowed. The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution gives the citizens of America the right to bear arms, in other words, it is uncontrolled and legitimate that if people have any kind of guns they want. Even though the second amendment as a law permitting gun has some benefits that gives people much more protection to the future victims of gun attacks,

October 1, 2017 was supposed to be a day of enjoyment, of excitement for those attending country music star Jason Aldean’s concert in Las Vegas. This excitement quickly faded as 64 year old Stephen Paddock opened fire with modified semi-automatic weapons from his hotel room on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Hotel killing 58 and injuring 489 innocent people. After reaching his hotel room the police found a dead Paddock from a self inflicted gunshot wound and 24 firearms, 23 semi-automatic rifles and one handgun, plus 19 more firearms and thousands of rounds of ammunition at his home. 24, this man was able to acquire twenty-four firearms and modifications without alerting law enforcement in any way. In the past 12 months Paddock had purchased 33 weapons. First nobody needs to be able to purchase that large amount of weapons in such a short timespan, also the workers at multiple gun shops recalled Paddock purchasing some of these weapons from them and their response was that he had passed the necessary background checks. Obviously these background checks are not efficient enough or these innocent people would not be victim of the worst mass shooting in the history of the United States. Now you would think following this atrocious act of evil Washington would be quick to enact a stricter form of gun control that would attempt to prevent an event as horrible as this from happening again, but no they have done what has become pattern. The flags are lowered to half mast, everyone

America has come a long way since its independence in 1776. As time has gone on, society has changed in a variety of ways. It is human nature to adjust to adverse situation. Therefore as society has change adjustments are expected as well. However, this does not always ring true through our government. Letting go of the past is easier said then done to some. So while some states are more accepting of time and have adjusted their laws accordingly, others have struggled to followed suit. For example, the law for the right of same sex marriage has changed drastically over time. Originally same sex marriage was illegal across the whole country. However, today we find our self in a country where 37 out of the 50 states acknowledge same-sex marriage. If the United States is a united country why is this legal in some states however, it is illegal in others? The same could be said in regards to the Selective Service Military Act. A sexist act that not only strips men of they freedom of will but does not include or promote equality. Why aren’t women mentioned in this act if America supports equality for men and women? The last of the laws I will be discussing are the current gun laws. Although gun laws may appear ethical being that they provide protection as well as freedom amongst individuals, I personally feel that the second amendment, stating our right to bear arms, needs to be re-evaluated and altered for the protection of the population which does not support morals of the

Many people in the United States of America love their guns and are very passionate about them. There are around 300 million guns manufactured and owned in the U.S, that’s almost one gun for each man, woman, and child. However, many people see them as being a lot of fun whether they’re at the range or out hunting in the woods, but there are very many people in the U.S that would like to see more gun control laws. People believe that by putting more laws in place, that they can limit the number of shootings and misuses of guns. A lot of people who like guns see this as a threat to their way of life but it’s not. Gun control should be taken more seriously and there should be more laws to prevent the sale guns to people who may be unstable to protect the innocents who may fall victim.

In most recent years one of the biggest political arguments has been about firearms. When talking about firearms both sides can get very into the disagreement and emotional on the subject. With the increasing amounts of mass shootings, this topic has been in mainstream media and talked about largely for the better half of the last six years. When it comes to the argument the democratic party stands on stronger gun laws that will lead to more regulations and less gun sales, while the republican party leans the other way with less regulation and more legal gun owners. The democrats say that the less guns on the street, the less gun violent related crimes. On the other hand the republican’s stand for more legal gun owners, the fewer victims there are. One of the topics that gets brushed under the rug is, concealed carry permits, while it is talked about, it does not get near the press the other topics do. With the Untied States having the largest amount concealed permit holders there should be more of a conversation.