Persuasive Essay On Gun Control

Imagine a situation where a big event was taken place and among the many people a mass shooting breaks out killing hundreds until the police shown up 12 minutes later. Concealed carry laws save lives. To start off, it is an Americans constitutional right to bear arms for self-defense. Second, concealed carry is effective and proven to keep civilians safer. “In truth, the only way to stop a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun” (Chong 27).

In a nation that prides itself on protecting the rights of all citizens, one right is under a blistering attack. According to the second amendment the “right to bear arms shall not be infringed” but in every corner of America that right is getting closer and closer to disappearing. In the news, Americans only hear of the guns that kill, they don’t hear of the guns that save. The fact of the matter is, the right to carry concealed weapons has saved lives.

There are many types of gun laws in America, one of the most important is the right to conceal carry. The law states that the, “…bill amends the federal criminal code to allow a qualified individual to carry a concealed handgun into or possess a concealed handgun in another state that allows its residents to carry concealed firearms.”(public law). The reason this law is so important is it gives the citizen the right to defend his or her self and family from attackers in public. Many people think that the police will arrive and stop a lone gunman but the truth is that, “The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun,’’( LaPierre) said Wayne LaPierre, a top executive at the NRA. Although some people say guns laws help America recent studies find that gun laws actually do nothing to help stop the flow of buying, selling, and carrying guns.

“The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun, is a good guy with a gun.” -NRA chief. This statement has been largely disputed relating to the carrying of concealed weapons in public and whether it should be allowed or not. People try to use the history of guns in America and the interpretation of the second amendment to prove or disprove a point. One can also compare the good and the bad of each side and decide for themselves what they think the best option is. The argument is whether or not concealed carry affects America and it’s citizens in a more positive or negative way. It is only when it’s decided what the effects are can you go forward figuring out the solutions.

Through citizens standing on guard and being vigilantes, concealed carriers have saved many lives. In South Carolina, an onlooker with a concealed carry permit struck down a mass shooter outside of a nightclub. In Minnesota, another concealed carrier took down a hostile man with a knife in a mall. In Texas, two men shot and killed a bystander, and proceeded to begin robbing a jewelry store. An upstanding citizen with a concealed carry permit stopped the two in their tracks and stopped them from causing further harm. Safety and the Second Amendment can co-exist, if not sustain each other. Concealed carriers are safe citizens who can help stop crimes. Concealed carry permit holders are some of the most law-abiding citizens in America. A 6 year study in Florida and Texas found that of 875,000 Floridian permit holders, the revocation rate for firearm related offenses was 0.00007%. In Texas, the rate was 0.021% for 584,850 holders. Would this information make you believe that gun owners with concealed carry permits are to be feared and are the ones shooting innocents instead of criminals? The best thing to do when it comes to making a safer world would not be to disarm gun-owners, but giving legal gun carriers the right to defend themselves and others across state lines, no matter what state they are in. People would be able to better defend themselves in situations such as the ones above, and be able to prevent more of these situations from happening, as well as protecting themselves, their property, and

The year is 1978. A man is leaving his house to drive to work in the city of Chicago. He says goodbye to his wife and children and walks out to his car, starts up the engine, and proceeds to drive to work. When he arrives, a hooded man is walking up to him with a firearm and demands his money. Now this man has little to no money to feed his family or pay their bills, and he could have avoided all of this if he had just also had a firearm on him. All fifty states in the United States of America have concealed carry laws as of 2013, which is a great step in the acceptance of concealing firearms for normal civilians as no less than forty years ago only a handful of less than ten states in America had right to carry laws and they still needed extensive background checks and screenings, and now every single state in America has at least some form of right to carry laws, some states provide much more freedom to conceal carry as some citizens can conceal carry without a permit in certain states. “People who oppose concealed carry argue that neighborhoods and communities should have less guns, not more of them. They argue that adding more firearms to the situation will make small disputes such as a misunderstanding into an accidental shooting with someone being seriously injured.” Concealed carrying is about letting the average, law abiding citizen defend his or herself from possible attackers or

The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution reads, "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." The right to bear arms is not just a right given to American citizens by our forefathers, it is a God given right. In response to recent mass murders involving firearms, gun control advocates have heightened the urgency to increase gun control laws. Ever since Eve took a bite of the forbidden apple, evil has existed in the world, however it is of paramount importance to realize who the real culprits of these evils are; guns are not to blame. Just as spoons do not make people fat and pencils do not do math problems wrong, guns do not kill people. People kill people. According to Steve Nolan, Co-Founder of SurvivalWeek.com and publisher of The Beacon, American gun owners use their guns almost 2.5 million times per year to ward off criminal attacks. Often times, a gun does not even have to be fired to scare away an attacker. In the event of a robbery, most criminals will flee simply at the threat of being shot. We continually hear about the evil that guns cause and the detriment to society that gun owners are, however, the media fails to mention the tremendous amount of lives saved by guns being used defensively. When 2.5 million lives are saved annually as opposed to the 11,000 lost annually due to gun related homicides, it is clear that

The second amendment supports the right to carry a concealed weapon in public. Responsible citizens should be allowed to carry a concealed weapon to defend themselves against criminals. Getting rid of it would not help us it would just disarm our law abiding citizens. Meanwhile criminals would still have their guns illegally. People get this because they it makes them feel safer when they are out in public. People have are less likely to be attached if they have protection. According to Thomson Reulers 75% of American citizens support law abiding citizens having a concealed carry permit. It is also important because police can’t always protect us. The average police response time is eleven minutes. Some take longer. In Detroit the average police response takes about 45 minutes. Richard Mack (the Sheriff of Arizona) said “police do very little to prevent crime. We invest more after the fact.” The court has also said that the police haven’t help a lot. We shouldn’t outlaw concealed carry because it would disarm our law abiding

While achieving a balance between a law abiding citizens’ right to own guns and keeping guns away from criminals may be challenging, it is something we should all strive for. A victim’s inability to protect themselves or the one’s they love, will always be an issue with certain laws. Those laws which restrict gun ownership would essentially hinder one’s ability to protect themselves and leave them wide open for an attack. We have seen these stories in the news day after day. McDowall states, “Restrictions on carrying concealed weapons are among the most common gun control policies.” (193). When it comes to concealed carry, Mc Dowell states, “These statutes limit who may have a deadly weapon-usually a handgun- hidden on their person when outside the home.” (193). On a daily basis, you can see reports of

As we know, the world has been suffering from a firearm injury epidemic. Law makers have tried to put in place certain measures that would prevent the risk of using firearm in restricted places. The U.S. citizens have their right by the constitution through the 2nd AMENDEMENT to carry a firearm which has defined, “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.2 3”. Sanders, Pattison, & John K. (2015), As U.S. citizens, well defines by the 2nd Amendement above we have the right to possess a firearm (Federal Law), but we also have to follow the laws from the State that we all live in. No matter which the law presents itself, there will still be a

Carrying a concealed handgun in public is permitted in all 50 states, 42 of the states require permits while the other 8 do not (Farago). There are many different opinions on this topic where someone believe that they should ban carrying a concealed gun in public and those who believe that it's our right to carry if people want to. A man took out a gun and opened fire on barbers and customers inside Falah Barber Shop in Philadelphia. Another man that was passing by heard the gunfire and ran into the shop and pulling his own handgun out. He shot at the gunman and hit him in the chest, officials said they see it as a case of self-defense (Man). He is a hero for saving lives. People should carry for their safety and others, this is only one of many reasons why everyone should.

“Everybody get on the ground!,” a shadowy figure shouts as he fires two shots in the air in your local bank. Everyone is paralyzed in fear and cowers at the sharp sound of gun shots. You’re with your lovely spouse and your two small children, the crook has the gun pointed towards you and your family. You see his index finger slowly squeezing the trigger to shoot them “BAM!” A shot is fired. By the time you open your eyes, you a lifeless body slowly descend to the ground. Your eyes begin to tear up then abruptly stop when you notice something: The lifeless body isn’t the cadaver of your loved one but instead the corpse of the crook who threatened to take the life of someone you loved. You look to your left that there is a guy with a gun in his hands with an iron grip, knuckles turning white from the pressure he’s exerting. The gun is still smoking, which somehow takes a huge burden off your chest. Situations like this is happening daily in America and authorities aren’t always around to protect us. Concealed carry is why your spouse and two children are still alive to retell their frightening story. Thus, Americans should have a right to concealed carry.

Devin P. Kelley committed a mass shooting at a local Texas church. He was discharge from the Navy because he tried to kill his commanding officers. Devin P. Kelley escaped from a mental institution and was charged with domestic abuse,multiple misdemeanors and of mistreatment, neglect or cruelty to animals, and yet he was able to buy four guns legally (Rosenberg). That is the most recent example of why Americans need more gun control laws. Guns are not cool or makes you look good, they are a dangerous piece of machinery that Americans take advantage of. The average American in the right mindset should not want to own anything more than one handgun or rifle for hunting or protecting their household. Gun control reform that limits gun

Gun control has been a hot topic in the United States for some time now. Florida’s gun policies are too lenient and need a major overhaul. Many people believe that thanks to the 2nd amendment we all have the right to bear arms which is true to a certain extend. Guns are changing so should our gun control in Florida. Once Florida’s gun policies have been worked on there would be a dramatic change in crimes and violence. Florida must look at the types of weapons they are letting the public get a hold of. Some weapons should never be assessable to civilians. Some of the laws in Florida need to change so the state becomes a safer place for everyone. This can be backed up by some recent catastrophes that has happen here in Florida. Florida license and requirements to obtain a gun are too facile and pretty much anyone can have one. The longer the state waits to act the more vulnerable the state becomes.

When a shooting happens, critics blow up and rant about gun control. The one thing they don’t look at is the people who respect their rights and use the guns the way they're supposed to. The law states that guns should only be used for personal, property, and homeland defense. For property and personal defense, it should only be used in times of threat. The government is trying to put further