Persuasive Essay On Gun Control

Purpose: The purpose of my presentation is to persuade the American people that guns are beneficial to the United States and should not be controlled or abolished by the government. I want my audience to support gun rights that focus on giving the American people the right to own and carry guns freely. My central idea is that guns are not the problem, but a major part of the solution to gun crimes in America.

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.

One of the most debated topics in the U.S. is about gun control laws. Constant dispute between citizens and the government shows that there are two sides; for or against control. Arguments, whether oral or written, point out various ways how it can either help or hurt our society here in the United States of America. Most people however agree by reinforcing these laws violates the citizen’s 2nd Amendment rights which states, “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.”1 Regarding favoring or arguing against stronger gun control laws, majority of all society is completely against stronger gun control laws and banning firearms due to several reasons; Violation of our Second Amendment, Precautions, security and self-defense, and blunt fact that criminals will and always will remain criminals.

There is a raging battle in the United States court rooms extending all the way to many communities throughout the US. That battle, or to be more exact, question is, “would stricter gun control laws be beneficial to the United States?” There are two perspectives on the ever-continuing question, one being that stricter gun control would be beneficial and cause less harm to citizens, and the contrasting view is that it is a right to be able to own guns, and that they are used for protection and recreational purposes.

According to CNN, “close to 33,000 Americans were victims of gun-related deaths in 2011 and an average of 268 citizens are shot every day”. Thousands of children and women are the victim of gun violence. Gun violence in the United States is increasing as each year passes by. Most of the time, poor people or low class people are the victim of gun violence. In the United States, by the law, a license is required to have a gun, but law informant agencies are failing to do that. Some people are carrying guns without a license, and use them to commit crimes, such as robberies and murdering innocent people. Some people argue that guns should be limited to only police officers and military, and citizens should not be allowed to carry guns. They

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.

In today's society, it is a norm to see people with guns, no matter who they or what their background is. The Second Amendment to our constitution allows American citizens the right to bear arms. In today's society, anyone can get a gun even if they are mentally ill or have a criminal background simply because our laws are too weak and are not being enforced. Today, I am here to talk to you about how and why we should add stricter and or new laws regarding gun control, such as (hold up fingers) having universal background checks and changing the laws regarding who can buy guns.

Over the past two decades, gun control has raised controversy upon the American people and changed the way people foresee firearms. Most of these controversies still continue to be brought up today. The Second Amendment of the Bill of Rights states that “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. (Brooks np).” In January of 2016, Obama stated his gun control plan that would more strictly enforce existing laws including firearms (Smith np). People deserve the right to have firearms for the ability to protect, defend, and entertain themselves and others. The biggest controversy, including firearms is the way people are introduced and informed about them. People are given the thought that “guns kill people,” when in all reality, “people kill people.” Although there are around 10,000 people killed in the United States each year from firearms, guns are not the main conflict in the killings, the people behind the guns are (Brooks np).

The right to own and use guns is what the United States was built on and guns made America what it is today. America got their independence with the help of guns. Most people use their guns for hunting and for the protection of themselves and others. Americans should be able to have guns and that shouldn’t be infringed, but there should be laws to make things safer.

Guns are a major problem in the USA because of the way people have been using them. For the past few years, shootings have increased and more people are injured or killed because of gun-related violence. Some problems are the easy accessibility of guns where children would use it to attempt suicide or bring it to school, domestic abuse where the man shoot woman and the possibility of mass shootings. To remedy this dilemma, there are proposals to fund a gun-safety program and an increase background checks when people purchase a gun. Guns are used for protection but sometimes it may cause more harm than good.

Since America’s birth, guns have played a large part in it’s society. Citizens of the United States have used firearms to protect the land they love, and their families. They even use them for engaging activities such as hunting and sport. Though firearms may seem to have a commonplace in society, weighing the rights and liberties of citizens against the safety and welfare of the public has always been a delicate process. In the United States, gun control is a of heated issue that has two sides. Both strongly believe in what they convey to others. Those in favor of the freedom to use and keep guns, rely on the fact that the authorization for these rights are in The Constitution. In today’s society, an environment of ever growing violence and crime, gun advocates feel more justified.

Gun control is perhaps one of the most controversial issues in this country but seemingly not so strong in others. The debate has been present since before the bloody birth of the United States. It was, however, not as pressed then as it is now. There are several factors that contribute to this growing debate. Among such arguments include: the use of guns for self defense, civilian possession of machine guns and assault rifles, and the 2nd amendment's inclusion of the militias right to own guns to protect people and country if need be. An individual is entitled to their right to own guns, however there should be strict regulations on guns and gun ownership.

Will gun control stop harm or protect citizens? Today, the opinions of Americans vary on whether guns harm or protect citizens. However, gun control is not a new controversial issue. In 1924, U.S. Senator, Robert La Follete, said, “Our choice is not merely to support or oppose gun control but to decide who can own which guns under what conditions.” This proves that gun control has been a concern to Americans since the mid- twentieth century, and possibly even earlier than that. Even with the U.S. laws limiting the access of guns, it has not stopped the misuse of guns. Thirteen school shootings have been recorded in the United States within the first six weeks of 2014. Gun control is an effort to stop crimes by limiting who can access guns.

Over the past few years, the issue of gun control has been widely discussed. You surely have heard the phrase, “Guns don’t kill people, people kill people” uttered and i wholeheartedly support this statement. It is important to treat guns responsibly so they do not end up in the wrong hands. I believe gun control violates our inalienable rights. Another piece of our liberty will surely be taken away if guns are banned, and socialism and totalitarianism will be right around the corner. An added protection against tyranny by the government is a possession of guns by the general public.

Gun control is a major point of controversy in the United States today. The debate has been relevant almost since the beginning of our country’s establishment, but it has gained more attention and prominence in the past few decades. As the number of gun violence crimes has increased, citizens in the political arena have taken sides and argued over gun possession. Those who agree with gun control suggest limitations on citizens owning guns. The other side of the debate is those who do not believe in gun control, and want citizens to be allowed to bear arms. I oppose gun control because I believe it violates the Second Amendment. U.S. citizens should be allowed to bear arms, but there should be some limitations such as strict background checks for gun buyers. Many people use guns for sport and hunting animals, not for harming others. In addition, gun ownership can deter crime, and gun control denies people a sense of safety. Criminals who want to harm people will always find other ways to kill; gun control will not stop them from executing others.