Pros And Cons Of More Gun Control Laws

The United States needs stricter federal handgun control laws because stricter gun control laws would reduce the number of handgun deaths and injuries, more gun control laws would lead to fewer suicides, banning high-capacity magazines would prevent mass shootings and murders, stricter gun control laws have worked in other countries by leading to lower homicide and suicide rates than the United States, and guns are rarely used in self-defense and they do not decrease crime rates.

Gun control is one of the most controversial topics in the United States today. With all of the violence erupting and school shootings, and all these horrific cases we are seeing in todays society, the question of stricter gun control has become a hot topic. There are three sides to gun control and one is either for it, against it, or neutral about it. The second amendment has given us the right to bear arms, which is the reason why we citizens are able to purchase and obtain firearms. The second amendment is the reason why the U.S has not gotten rid of firearms in the ownership of citizens in the first place and this is why it is so controversial because it is our given right to be able to obtain these firearms. There is many reasons as into why there should be stricter gun control but at the same time there is reasons why there should not, and in this essay I will be going over facts that will support either side. We have all seen what guns can do in the wrong hands but also the good they do in the hands of the right person.

Following the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, lawmakers have begun reconsidering the gun laws that are currently in place. Many states have previously implemented “red flag laws” (Johnson 2). However, after the recent events, lawmakers are debating on whether or not those laws are enough. Of course, to most people, stronger gun control laws seems like an obvious decision, but it is not that easy. Gun control laws are complicated. It is a “balancing act in the United States between public safety and the right to bear arms” (Mueller 2). Lawmakers must carefully balance the safety and constitutional rights of citizens. This is difficult to do when everyone has different values and points of view.

Have you ever wondered what it's like to have life and then in a blink of an eye it's gone? I have. I always wonder am I just going to die and see black or is there really life after death? People that lose their lives due to gun violence, their families have experienced this first hand.I am for stricter gun control laws.

As the famous Thomas Jefferson once said, “Laws that forbid the carrying of arms… disarm not only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes… Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed man.” This quote is saying that removing guns from the innocent people will leave criminals armed, therefore supporting killings, meaning removing guns or making stricter gun laws will cause more deaths. I am against stricter gun laws for many reasons, two of which are people are ignorant and don’t know how hard it already is to purchase guns, and two, because people suppose guns are the matter when the problem is actually people themselves. In these past few years, we have seen school shootings all across the nation. This is due to people that have problems. Take Nikolas

Gun control and gun safety is a highly debated topic throughout the government. Between the candidates for president, Senate, and Congress there are tons of different opinions and laws that different people want passed. The government has made some decisions that some people are upset about concerning guns. The government will continue to make decisions in order to control gun safety.

According to my point of view banning handguns by different gun control legislations is not an answer because banning handguns fails to give protection to individuals in light of the fact that the laws are insufficient, banning handguns keeps individuals from a successful method for self-defense, and the laws don't tackle the genuine issue, which is the firearm owner. I believe these are not the guns that kill people but these are peoples who kill other peoples. Banning the guns is not a solution for the problem. There is no decrease in crimes and violence rates in country even we have applied very strict gun control laws. So I am against the gun control legislations and I believe that people should be allowed to carry guns for their self defense.

The topic of gun control has created controversy among the public and political parties, each with different views among them. I for one am for the 2nd Amendment, to a point. I feel like all law abiding citizens have the right to own a gun to protect their families. After all the mass shootings something more needs to be done to help control these violent acts.

George Washington once said, "A free people ought not only to be armed, but disciplined." Guns were invented in 1586 to be used for hunting and war. The fire lance was assembled in china. Since then there have been several advancements to guns. Guns made today come in a variety of options including, handguns, shotguns, rifles, and more. The second amendment gives the right to bear arms without being infringed to all American citizens. If gun rights were adjusted to make it harder or impossible for a citizen to buy a gun that would only effect responsible gun owners. Adjusting gun rights would not affect criminals because criminals will still be able to purchase guns from black markets, unauthorized dealers, and from one another. Stricter gun laws would not eliminate weapons from criminal activity. Hillary Clinton believes that making stricter gun laws could have positive effects, although; having

I think gun laws should become more strict in the United States because of all the violence, death, and injury happening here. There are way too many crimes in the United States involving a firearm. The reason people use this I because it is a weapons can overpower people and they just want to get their anger out by killing others for no good reason. A lot of the attackers have a background involving depression, loss in family member, and a lot more symptoms.

There is much controversy over gun laws in the United States. Today, people are very opinionated about this subject and it has become a very serious issue. Very frequently in the media, people hear about mass shootings and terrible crimes that involve guns. This has led them to believe that guns are the problem, when in fact it’s the people using them. Firearms do not directly cause violence; by everyone having access to fire arms, it increases the deadliness of violence altogether (Cothran 78). David Kopel says, in our society “”what we need is more “good guys with guns.” Right now in some communities, police are already stretched too thin to provide even one officer per school.””(Kopel). Handgun regulations should be reduced, because people have a right to own firearms and a right to protect themselves and their property.

I’m writing this report to express my support for stricter gun control laws in the United States as well as ban on assault weapons and stronger background checks. Gun related violence in America is a serious problem that needs to be addressed promptly before it is too late. We have all too often seen the senseless loss of life through gun related violence and many thought that in view of the recent massacre in Orlando nightclub shooting and San Bernardino shooting that congress should enforce stronger gun control laws by now but that’s not the case. As a keen advocate for a stricter gun control laws and stronger background checks, I think it’s about high time that congress should stop treating gun related violence like business as usual and use their discretion to pass a bill that will limit the proliferation of guns in America for a start and I believe that this will be a good way to start addressing the ravaging menace of gun related violence that has now become a major issue in many states across the country. Though proponents of the second amendment have rejected proposals for a stronger and tight gun control laws while advocates for a more sensible and stricter gun control laws and stronger background check like myself believe that congress needs to act swiftly on this issue before we can have a safer America for all. Both sides believe they are in the right and the other is wrong, but the simple fact remains that tighter and stronger laws for gun control need to be

As a community together WE should have stronger gun control laws in the United States. After doing a little bit more background research on gun control laws I have realized how there should be a stronger gun control law in the United States. Here are the 3 main reasons why, the first one is the weaker the laws are the number of deaths will increase, the second reason is if the laws are not stronger than people will think it is fine to carry guns around anywhere they want to, and the third reason is if there is absolutely no gun control laws in the United States then everyone will have a gun including children and society will collapse. Over the last couple of years of us humans staying on Earth there had been a lot of gun violence with some people who have guns to hurt others and kill them which is why gun control laws should be more strengthened than them being weakened.

America has a problem and people do not want to face the reality of our nation needing stricter gun control laws. Many argue the country does not have a gun problem and justify their own opinions claiming guns do not shoot themselves (Gun Control Laws). Those who argue said opinion have a point. Guns do not pick themselves up and pull the trigger; people pull triggers. Others argue gun ownership to be a right, as stated in the Second Amendment of the Constitution, and oppose stricter gun control measures, arguing “that any law that would curb access to guns violates the Second Amendment” and will be beneficial for criminals, as victims would be disarmed if a time would present itself in which people may need to protect themselves or others from harm (Gun Control Laws). While it is true that all citizens have the right to ownership of guns, stricter background checks need to be enforced to acquire weapons, which in the wrong hands, may lead to devastating outcomes.

America has 88.8 guns per 100 people, or approximately 270 million guns which is the world’s highest total and per capita quantity. In the United States, 22% of the overall population have one or more guns; 35% of the male population and 12% of the female population (“Should More Gun Control Laws Be Enacted?”). American gun culture originated from its roots in the revolution, colonial history and border expansion to a certain extent. According to the Second Amendment, "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." Some Americans believe that gun control helps make people safe, because guns kill a lot of people, while others still fight hard for their gun culture because they want to protect their safety and they want to protect their freedom. Because of the strong disagreement among Americans about guns, gun laws are a big issue in America today.