Public Mass Shootings And Suicide Bombings

In America guns have been a part of the country’s society since it’s birth. Throughout history the citizens of the US have used firearms to protect the nation, protect their families, hunt for food and engage in sporting activities. The issue of Guns and gun control is complex. Weighing the rights and liberties of the individual against the welfare and safety of the public has always been a precarious balancing act. In the United States, gun control is one of these tumultuous issues that has both sides firmly entrenched in their positions. Those parties in favor of gun ownership and the freedom to use and keep arms, rely on the fact that the provision for such rights is enshrined in their constitution. In this climate of

Gun ownership in the United States is one of the most controversial issues today. The US ranks #1 in gun ownership based on number of guns per capita with 112.6 guns per 100 residents (2014). Lately, there is the so-called American gun crisis due to a series of mass shootings that are becoming more frequent and deadlier. Now, and more than ever, gun ownership is on the hot seat after the shooting in San Bernardino, California. And with this, we tackle the debate over concealed carry – its pros and cons.

Only this month, 59 were killed and over 500 people were injured during a country music concert in Vegas in what is now known as the deadliest mass shooting in American history. Last year, 49 were killed and 58 were injured in a gay nightclub in Florida. In 2012, a mass shooting in Sandy Hook Elementary School took 27 lives, 20 of them being first graders. The list of these unthinkable and stomach-churning acts is quickly turning endless, forcing us to rethink why we truly have the right to bear arms. Many defend the second amendment by claiming we need this right for self defense, which is the most wretched part.When we look at what we have lost compared to what we have earned in this fight to keep the right to bear arms, this privilege does not seem worth the sacrifice of so many lives. In today’s world, we do not defense through guns but from them. Our policymakers keep trying to reach a compromise by putting in place certain regulations. “Some states require would-be gun owners to fulfill a firearms safety course in order to obtain their license.” “Such training courses, however, even when not required, are very advisable for the would-be gun owner, as they ensure that he or she has all the necessary information on liability issues, on safety, and even on care and maintenance of the gun” ( How to Get a Gun License 1). This lack of attention illustrates that despite the multiple tragedies that have taken place in our nation, some states do not even require a simple safety course that ensures the safety of our people. Furthermore, it is required that one must pass a background check. The questions asked on the test are the following:

Another article looks at the Tucson shooting where six individuals were killed as an example (Kaveny, 2016). While the author agrees that the constitution protects the rights of gun owners, she makes the argument that semiautomatic weapons were not what the founding fathers had in mind though and that these type of weapons should not be allowed to be owned by the public (Kaveny, 2016). The author also believes that it would be beneficial to have to obtain a license to own firearms and to purchase insurance for possible damages along with further funding for mental health patients to help keep these mass shootings from happening again (Kaveny, 2016).

The debate over stricter gun laws has been ongoing in the United States for quite some time now. Individuals who oppose stricter gun control laws argue that the second amendment to the constitution of the United States constitute part of the bill of rights that protect the right of American citizens to bear arms, and any attempt to set up laws for gun control will be a direct violation of this (Hofstadter 10). They argue that the primary purpose of the amendment was to ensure that American Citizens had the capability to protect themselves against criminal activities and defend the country against external aggression. From a personal perspective, the recent surge in instances of gun violence in the United States of America indicates that stricter gun control laws are necessary for the safety of the American citizenry. Thus, this paper is going to focus on highlighting the benefits of more stringent gun control laws and why members of the public should support it.

The question of banning or permitting concealed guns evokes many more questions. According to Lott (2013), when the state legislative hearings were processed about concealed-handgun laws, the most usual concerns involved the problem of armed citizens who may possibly attack each other in the affected state that could follow car accidents, or even may accidentally shoot a dutiful police officer. However, the author argues, the evidence does not show the grounds for such fears: although 31 states have already had such concealed-handgun laws for many decades, there was only one case of a concealed handgun used in a shooting after a traffic accident. Moreover, that incident involved self-defense (Lott, 2013, p. 13).

By concealing the weapon, citizens can go about their day normally without being distracted by a handgun on someone’s person. Many Americans are beginning to grasp the concept that gun control laws are rapidly becoming useless. John C. Moorhouse and Brent Wanner, authors of “Gun Control Law Do Not Reduce Violent Crimes” State that the reason gun control is ineffective, is because it does next to nothing to stop criminals from getting their hands on firearms (Gun Control Laws Do Not Reduce). To reduce gun crime, more needs to be done to stop criminals, instead of focusing efforts on law abiding citizens, they are not the ones to worry about.

“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.

Ever since the 2nd Amendment was ratified, gun control has been a flaming topic of debate in America. The politics surrounding this debate could affect the lives of millions of Americas who already own firearms. Americans are looking for information regarding what a conceal carry permit is and how to obtain a conceal- carry permit so that they may formulate their own opinions on the issue. Investigating further, citizens are confused with the numerous conceal-carry permit classes, instructional courses, and the background checks of carriers. Who is allowed to apply? Where shall they be allowed to carry? Using data gathered from a multitude of sources, the average citizen might form a new frame of reference concerning this

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

“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.

“The second amendment of The United States Bill of Rights is my concealed weapons permit, period.”- Ted Nugent. Saving lives one by one starts with limiting the purchase, sale, and use of guns in America. According to Alexander Lee, the political and social debate over the question of how much gun control is appropriate and it has been regularly discussed within the last decade. Shootings such as Sandy Hook, and Tucson shootings have raised the government’s awareness on guns and possible restrictions and regulations. Gun talks are discussed with the question, “Will controlling guns cut back on violent crime rates?” Although many guns are open to be sold to the public over 18, there are traditional gun laws that limit who can own them. These laws include sell restrictions to the mentally disabled, the age in which you can obtain a gun, background checks, and dishonorably discharged military personnel. Gun control laws could have a positive effect in America by reducing homicide rates, but at the same time, citizens still have the right to bear arms under the second amendment under the U.S constitution. Gun control laws do not mean the absolute confiscation of guns, but rather reduce the amount of power a gun and the amount of ammo that a gun can hold.

How: A string of hostage situations, mass shootings, and suicide bombings were planned out and executed by ISIS to target Paris. Multiple slip ups in France’s security systems may have led to easier implementation of the plans, as well as the large and sudden influx of Syrian refugees coming from the

Imagine you’re at the grocery store with your family. You have your children and your spouse by your side. You believe that you live in a well established, safe city where nothing bad happens. Then all of a sudden, a man in a mask enters the store and opens fire. What do you do? The better question here is what can you do? If you were a concealed weapons holder, you could take action and protect your family and neighbors from this armed assailant. We commonly think that the only person who harms innocent person using a gun is a bad guy, but what if he wasn’t? If a good guy with a gun did not have proper training, he could unintentionally become another bad guy. Concealed carry can and has saved lives for decades, but without the proper

In the last century, terrorism seems not just more lethal but more common, but more widespread. This is leaving Citizens overwhelmingly in fear of their lives as they distress a Paris-style terror massacre will occur on our shores. With a news poll from “The Australian”, stating that more than half of the Australian population believing a large-scale event is likely and one- quarter convinced it is unavoidable. With a wide spread of events occurring this year, it is petrifying people across the globe.