Pros And Cons Of Gun Control

The United States has 88.8 guns per 100 people, or about 270,000,000 guns, which is the highest total and per capital number in the world. 22% of Americans own one or more guns (35% of men and 12% of women). America's pervasive gun culture stems in part from its colonial history, revolutionary roots, frontier expansion, and the Second Amendment, 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." Proponents of more gun control laws state that the Second Amendment was intended for militias; that gun violence would be reduced; that gun restrictions have always existed; and that a majority of Americans, including gun owners, support new gun restrictions.

The topic that I have chosen to write about is should there be more gun control laws be enacted. What does gun control do you may ask? Gun control is any kind of firearm that is bought or sold. What will be in the essay will be different things of Pros and Cons on the different things that gun control is in. The gun control law should not be enforced more is should be managed better for people who do not know what they are doing. The Second Amendment protects the people the rights to own guns. As us the people we have the right to bare arms for the need of protecting ourselves.

You’re in your house and someone breaks in. Oh no, gun control laws said you can’t have a gun! You have no protection, so you’re dead within seconds. This is why the U.S. does not need tougher gun control laws. We need guns for protection, we should have the right to conceal one at all times, and the second amendment says we can have a firearm.

un control is a very controversial topic especially in today's society; whether gun control is good or bad is a very talked about subject especially when it comes to the United States. This is a very touchy subject because guns are a part of a lot of people's daily lives. People that are anti gun control believe that no one should be able to put any restrictions on guns. They believe that people should be able to buy a firearm just like a pair of boots or a tool. They also believe that if someone were able to take away the firearms from the law abiding citizens that just leaves firearms in the hands of people that do not abide by the law and leaves them defenseless. In 1791 our founding fathers gathered and ratified the Second amendment. The

Recently in the news many have been discussing the soundness of the second amendment. There are said to be two sides to the argument, those who are in favor of the amendment, and those who want to abolish it. However in practicality destroying a whole amendment and collecting every single firearm in the country is close to impossible. Yet if more amendments were added to alter the law such as a age limit or a controlled buying pool then gun control can become a realistic possibility. Gun supporters are constantly trying to argue the points that people kill not guns, that it is taking away the freedom of the amendment, and that even if illegalize guns people will still use them. All these arguments have holes and counterpoints that perfectly

While the Second Amendment can help determine the prevalence of guns in our society, the actual results of the United State’s lack in regulation can be seen in all corners of our country. From horrifying mass shootings to suicide, guns only encourage homicidal behavior and violence. Therefore, we must now explore the arguments centered around gun

In the wake of numerous mass shootings within the United States, the highly controversial topic of gun control arises as a necessary discussion. Ever since the 18th century, Americans have been allowed the right to bear arms according to the second amendment. Along with the other amendments in the bill of rights, it was formulated in order to benefit the American society. That, of course, raises the question, has the allowance of the carrying guns been a positive or a negative in the US? If the answer to that question was based on the plethora of mass shootings we’ve observed in the recent years, the answer would have been that it’s results has been negative. However, most topics as debatable as these never have such a simple answer. A few avenues we could look at are, what are the pros and cons of gun control, if the second amendment has been favorable in America, who does it benefit, and if guns were banned, what would be the possible outcomes?

The gun control debates have been a polarizing issue as people have different stands concerning the policies that guide the gun control (Spitzer, Robert J, 30). Guns are used for self-defense. It is illogic to prevent law-abiding citizen from acquiring guns while criminals have them illegally. Handguns are small and thus can be carried anywhere for self-defense (Lott, John R. 13). Therefore, they are the weapons of choice for the individuals who wish to use it for self-defense. Unfortunately, they can be the weapon of choice for criminals too (Xia, Yuanqing, 2299). Since the handguns are small, thieves can also secretly use them to instill fear to others and steal from them. Since criminals are humans who claim to need security, they are also likely to acquire guns as per the regulations of gun control. Gun control would definitely lead to higher levels of crimes.

On October 1, 2017, a gunman opened fire on a large crowd of concertgoers on the Las Vegas Strip, killing 58 people and more than 500, making it the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history. Following yet another mass shooting we find ourselves as society asking the same questions of gun control and whether we are doing too little to prevent these now eerily common instances. Although many will agree with Nevada Sheriff Joe Lombardo, “I don’t know how it [the mass shooting] could have been prevented.” others preach that more rigorous gun laws could have lessened the death toll or maybe even prevented this tragedy. I believe that more demanding gun control laws especially relating to assault rifles and gun ownership procedures would help decrease if not prevent many of these mass shootings.

Implementing gun control in the United States would only result in more chaos and increased rebellion from citizens who responsibly and legally own firearms. In doing so, the law-abiding citizens would be left defenseless against the criminals who continue to obtain guns illegally. Not only that, but the 2nd amendment rights of the United States Constitution would be diminished and the crime in the community would remain the same or perhaps increase. Gun control would not stop criminals from illegally obtaining guns, the community could be under more protection, and the Constitution of the United States would remain intact if a control was not placed.

Gun control in the United States usually refers to a group of laws that affect a citizen's right to own and or carry a firearm of some type. The jurisdiction of these laws is a very con topic in the United States. The citizens are passionate about both sides of the issue. This makes establishing laws very difficult because there is an abundance of information that must be considered. Gun control is a very controversial topic with a vast amount of information accompanying it.

Do we need gun control laws? Should everyone own a gun for self-defense? Gun control is a hot button issue, especially in the wake of so many recent, tragic mass shootings. It is also a polarizing issue, which means that it tends to divide people.People should have guns for self defense. I believe certain people shouldn't be able to have guns for these reasons why. The most common state gun control laws include background checks, waiting periods, and registration requirements to purchase or sell guns, Most states prevent carrying guns, including people with a concealed carry permit, on K-12 school grounds and many states prevent carrying on college campuses.Some states ban assault weapons.

Gun control has become a huge political topic after the numerous violent killings in recent years. It has been debated whether gun control policies should be more lenient or more restrictive to best protect the American public. Many studies have been conducted in comparison to other countries that have stricter gun laws showing that crime has not dropped with increased gun control measures, nor has it affected a decline in homicide rates. Other reports have shown that countries with more lenient gun policies have been able to prevent criminals from committing crimes against armed citizens. Enacting strict gun policies would create an environment where crime rates would rise. Guns are only a tool used in killing people and assisting in

Guns are dangerous, guns kill people, all guns should be banned. Unfortunately, this is what many media outlets want you to believe. It seems today, whenever you turn on the news, there is more often than not, a tragic story about a mass shooting. This is indeed heartbreaking and to make matters worse, the story is always paired with someone blaming the guns instead of addressing the actual issues regarding firearms. Everyone just wants a quick fix; “Ban the GUNS!”, however this is not effective or even possible. What needs to be addressed instead are the issues regarding mental health checks, proper firearm training, and the age restrictions put on purchasing firearms.

Gun control is a policy that the government limits the keeping and using of guns by citizens. According to Firearms and Federal Law: The Gun Control Act Of 1968, the Gun Control Act is designed to "provide support to Federal, State, and local law enforcement officials in their fight against crime and violence." (Journal of Legal Studies).