One major issue that has been plaguing the United States of America for decades is gun violence. There have been over 12,000 deaths since January 1st of 2017. We cannot let any more of the people of the United States die at the hands of guns. Gun laws need to be implemented into the American society because too many lives are taken due to gun violence. The United States needs to put stricter restrictions on obtaining and the use of guns. This would help decrease deaths because of guns by a lot and improve America as a whole. Many people claim that gun laws would be ineffective if they were created because there have been other countries with very strict gun laws that have not changed the severe issue of gun violence. These people believe that regardless of gun control laws, criminals will still obtain firearms and use them for violence. Their main point of support for this claim is using Mexico as an example. They have extremely strict gun laws, in fact, they only have one legal gun store in the entire country. Despite these intense gun control laws they often ignored. In 2013 about ten thousand people were murdered by gunmen. People who say that gun laws are ineffective use Mexico as an example so much that it seems as if though they never looked into the many countries with successful gun laws. In 1996 Australia experienced a mass shooting by a man named Martin Bryant. He killed thirty-five people and injured twenty-three. This was the worst mass shooting Australia
Every day in America an average of 93 are killed people due to gun violence. One of the biggest concerns today in American policy is gun control. This is a very controversial and complicated topic for both pro-gun and anti-gun supporters. American policy makers need to make it harder for the wrong people to obtain firearms and the fact that Second Amendment and gun control can co-exist. Mental illness constantly emerges in relation to mass shootings and shooters a like, as well as day to day homicides and suicides. America doesn’t necessarily have more crime then other developed countries the crime is just much more lethal. Right-wing Republicans constantly use the Second Amendment as shield to use firearms, the fact is the document is
Guns laws in America are one of the most controversial topics today that are dividing many U.S. citizens. Many people are ignorant to what new gun laws will enforce and what statistical data shows about gun violence. Future Gun laws will be used to control guns in America, making it restricted to own and buy weapons. Although some people say that stricter gun laws will protect people more than concealed carry laws, the reality is that concealed carry laws allow individuals to better defend themselves and their families.
of sixty-two mass shootings done by Mother Jones, about forty-nine of the weapons were bought legally! Twelve of were obtained through illegal methods, and the last one was unknown (Follman). Whether mentally fit or not, loose gun control laws allow those untrustworthy to buy guns and possible commit heinous acts.
December 15, 1791, the day America’s Bill of Rights was ratified, was the day the initial infrastructure for our country’s basic rights were established. Since then, firearms have been a highly deliberated topic. Even today, the debate over whether we, as a country, should institute stricter gun laws continues to be an ongoing conversation throughout social media, the press, and within our governing bodies. But, since the approval of the Bill of Rights, gun laws have continued to be restricted in order to protect the lives of citizens who reside in America. The initial catalyst for more rigid gun laws was the horrific assassination attempt of Ronald Reagan, which also brought injury upon James Brady who, due to this incident, later became an advocate for gun laws. Ronald Reagan’s potential rendezvous with bloodshed brought about the initiation of Brady’s law as a safeguard to prevent another incident of this kind from besieging our country.
Gun control is one of the most talked about topics in modern day America. 43 of 50 states have the right to bear arms. Most states have to background check you in order for you to purchase or sell guns. Some other states prevent carrying guns and some other ban assault rifle weapons. People who support the gun laws say that the second amendment was meant for militias and that gun restrictions have always existed. People who oppose that say that guns are needed for self-defense from people who invade houses or are actual threats. Although both of those are correct, there will always be two sides for control laws.
One afternoon on December 11, 2012 normal, loyal citizens were going about their day, shopping for what they needed. All was fine until lound sounds were heard across the mall. This was not any loud sound, it was a gunshot. People rushing to cover, protecting their children and loved ones from the firing of a gun. Two lives of poor innocent civilians were coldly taken away from their bodies, and one of them on the floor with a critical injury. The man was named Jacob Roberts, a cold blooded murderer, firing at everything that moved, but then it suddenly stopped. Someone told him to leave, and he retreated. The man who asked him to leave is named Nick Meli. He held up his gun to Roberts and made him retreat and he did in fear of getting shot. If it wasn’t for someone having a gun to stop him, many more people would have died (Bella). This is not the only time when someone is saved by their gun; for example the New Life Church Shooting, the trolley square shooting, and the San Antonio Theater Shooting where all stopped by a civilian stopping the shooter before he murders more people (Broderick). If Congress passes stricter gun laws, it will be a grave mistake because it will take away guns from loyal, honest citizens, make victims of homicide more vulnerable, and while trying to stop mass shootings by banning guns, Congress will benefit the economy of the black market.
We see gun violence happen all too often these days. It seems just about every day or so we have another mass shooting in this country. We have become numb to seeing it on the evening news and yet no one has a good idea on how to stop these violent acts. Recently, some politicians have tried to pass meaningful gun legislation. Unfortunately, that fell short. Even though people believe that by having stricter gun laws it would be an infringement on peoples' Second Amendment rights. Even though countries, such as Australia, have had little to no gun related acts of violence since adopting these laws. With these laws in place, the number of gun related acts of violence would be lowered. It would also make it harder
In the US citizens are allowed to keep and bear arms. The second amendment of the constitution gives them the right to. Today gun control is a controversial issue causing protests and debates. Over recent events such as The Las Vegas Shooting, killing fifty-eight and injuring over five hundred, The Orlando Shooting, killing forty-nine and injuring fifty-three, Sandy Hook Elementary School, killing six adults and twenty children. Citizens now ponder if guns should be illegal. The real question is how much damage does this cause. Gun homicides are declining (VOX), but suicide with guns has been rising (Harvard Public Health). If guns do not become banned anytime soon, what elementary school will be next? Whose child will be the next one to end their life?
In America, mass shootings are increasing every year. “According to the Brady Campaign, 31 Americans are murdered with guns every day on average.” (Kelly) “On average, every day, 55 people kill themselves using a firearm and 46 people are shot, or killed, with a gun by accident.” (Kelly) “Nine out of ten Americans agree that we should have background checks nationwide.” (Kelly) “Right now, our current background check system only applies to about 60% of gun sales which mean 40% don’t do background checks.” (Kelly) “About 270 million firearms are owned by Americans, which would be about 90 guns for every 100 people (Smart Gun Laws).” Guns are getting in the hands of mentally ill people and children which just isn’t very safe.
The issue of gun rights have been a popular debate in the United States of America. The side opposing the rights to own certain guns have been frantic trying to convince others to join them in the fight. Like most advertisements, the ads concerning the issue of guns rights have to be provocative and eye catching.The Moms Demand Action for Gun Safety in America, society created an advertisement around 2013 to persuade Americans to support the ban of assault weapons in America, however there advertisment fell a tad short.
Since the ratification of the Constitution of the United States in 1790, people have debated and argued over the correct interpretation of its contents. This is especially true with the first 10 amendments created shortly after ratification to appease the Anti-Federalists. Perhaps the most contentious of these is the Second Amendment, which protects “the right of the people to keep and bear arms”. In the 21st Century there has been an increasing number of mass shooting by an individual or individuals and this has led to increased debate on the topic of gun control. I believe that gun control is an essential method of curbing gun violence and other gun related incidents. Firearm accessories such as suppressors and silencers as well as bump stocks are unnecessary for civilian use. In addition gun control laws would help to significantly lower the amount of shootings and other gun violence in the United States, as seen through other countries and their programs. Gun control laws are the only way to regulate and control the sheer amount of firearms in the United States, and can help to bring about the end of mass shootings.
After every highly publicized mass shooting, the topic of gun control becomes a political hot potato being juggled by the senators, congressman, and even the sitting president of the United States. It followed the usual pattern of condemning the shooter, questioning the ease in which the shooter was able to obtain guns, and with most mass shootings, proposing a ban on assault files used in the shooting. But within a few months, when the news agencies move onto other headlines, when all the hashtags on Twitter fall out of use, we forget about the gun control measures we were so passionate about and move on with our daily lives. This is when the lawmakers backed by pro-second amendment constituents swoop in and briskly cut down the proposed
In 2000, Isaac Amanios, a 44 year old from the African country of Eritrea, fled to the U.S. in search of a safe haven from the violence and repression happening in his home country. Despite the rumors of a safe country, he instead arrived in a country ravaged by gun violence and mass shootings. Ultimately, these shootings would claim his life, along with 13 others in San Bernardino barely two weeks ago. America is clearly unable to protect their citizens with the weak and sporadic gun control laws it has now! This year alone, according to a study done by the International Action Network on Small Arms, people wielding guns have killed over 30,000 people. How many innocent lives must be lost, hearts broken, and families torn apart
There should be more laws enforced when it comes to gun control. There are good reasons to limit gun control, and to have them. The right to bear arms is guaranteed in our Constitution, therefore cannot be completely removed from people. Although,there should be stricter policies when anyone is purchasing a gun. Such as background checks,waiting periods to receive firearms, strong handgun regulations and a required safe firearm storage under the federal law. The Second Amendment protects an individual's right to own guns. Guns are intended for self-defense for threats from any sort of criminal. In America 22% of people are owners of one or more guns.The gun control law states that the Second Amendment is intended for militias. That there has always been gun restrictions, including gun owners and support new gun restrictions. Some people will oppose to the idea for more laws to enforce gun control. One idea is that making it more difficult to legally purchase a weapon will make a person unarmed and vulnerable. Another con idea is that no matter what laws are created evil people will do evil things. The right to carry laws have been on the rise since the 1990s, violent crimes have decreased. The number for gun owners has risen by about 100 million. There needs to be more laws enforced when it comes to gun control. Some may say that the public awareness for gun control grew after John F. Kennedy’s assassination.
Gun laws. One of the most controversial things in America, due to the second amendment of the United States Constitution which gives the right to bear firearms. Recent massacres and hate crimes have been executed with some sort of firearm, however, the gunman has been taken down with a firearm. The fight between Pro-Gun and Anti-Gun groups has yet to cease, and who knows if it ever will. I know I can’t make a National impact, so I thought smaller, what about California State laws? I spent 3 hours reading through every single State of California Gun Laws, and found one that had an easy solution that could make a huge impact, whether people will realize it or not. Penal Code 29805 states that if a person has lost their privilege of owning a