Sandy Hook Shootings

The Sandy Hook shooting in Newtown, Massachusetts was one of the worst school shootings in recent memory and there were changes and precautions in security in the U.S., in schools and out. After the shooting, not just the Newtown School District changed their security, but so did most of the country. Vice President of the NRA Wayne LePierre started a movement so that there could be trained and armed volunteers in 100,000 schools.

The amount of crimes happening today will only increase with stricter gun control laws because there is a higher temptation to steal guns. An American citizen claims, “Ever since I first learned how to shoot, the issue with gun violence around the nation became clear: Guns are not the problem; people are” (Sherfenski). Police need to lock up these people committing the disastrous crimes that affect so many innocent lives. These blameless people are not prepared when they are being attacked, and that is because most shootings tend to happen in areas where guns are controlled. The former United States Secretary of Education, William Bennett, explains the reason that criminals decide to go to places that have controlled gun laws is because: “These murderers, while deranged and deeply disturbed, are not dumb. They show up to schools, universities, malls and public places where their victims cannot shoot back” (Bennett). Even if guns are controlled in public places including malls and schools, where there are uncontrolled shootings, why would it make a difference if they were controlled everywhere? It would not make a difference whatsoever because these crimes are done out of pure, revolting pleasure. Committing a crime is one thing, but taking away a right that was given to Americans in the 1790s is a whole different story.

On the morning of December 14, 2012, America experienced its deadliest mass shooting at a grade school and the fourth-deadliest mass shooting by a single person. All of America was left reeling as the details of what transpired were shared through every media outlet. Media reporters and American citizens were left wondering about how could this have happened and how could we have prevented this heinous crime. In looking for an explanation the Media emphasized various topics such as mental health, violent video games, and gun control as possible catalysts. This essay will provide a critical analysis of what happened in the Sandy Hook Shooting, the media’s role in public opinion, and the arguments laid forth by claims-makers as associated

In my opinion, photos of Victims of the Sandy Hook Shooting should be released. The public should be allowed to see the photos so they can be informed about the chaotic problems that are occurring in society. With the photos being released to the public eye, people in society can better protect their families and friends. This will decrease the percentage rate of killings/shootings that might occur in the

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In the aftermath of the Sandy Hook elementary shootings, the NRA executive vice president, Wayne Lapierre, released a statement in a press conference that spoke of how politicians who wanted to make schools a gun free zone only serve to invite all potential killers that schools are the safest place to inflict maximum mayhem with minimum risk. “The only thing to stop a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun” was an important aspect of his speech, which emphasized the need to protect the children in schools with guns. He made the point that the President is surrounded and protected by Secret Service agents who are armed. Lapierre wanted to employ the millions of qualified and active retired police, active, Reserve, and retired military,

For years there has been an ongoing battle with gun safety laws throughout America. When Sandy Hook occurred, and the Las Vegas massacre, what about the two hundred and twelve school shootings that happened in America this year; we’re only in February (Cook). You would think after Virginia Tech they would have solved the problem then and none of this would have happened. Recently there was a mass shooting in a high school in Florida, this has caused an uproar leading student victims to protest and fight for gun laws. We are tired of not being able to feel safe at school or a concert. Our government is not doing enough for our safety, that is why we should come together as one force and fight for gun control.

Once news had gotten out after minutes of the mass shooting in Sandy Hook Elementary the people of Newtown and media from all over the states rushed to the scene. Serval type’s video and live broadcasting were shown of the aftermath of shooting. According to a website called Daily News released November 26, 2013 by Edgar Sandoval titled ‘Inside Adam Lanza's lair Newtown shooter plotted own death “All of the 5.56 mm shell casings recovered at Sandy Hook Elementary school were found to have been fired from this Bushmaster semiautomatic rifle, which was found on the floor of Room 10 after the shooting spree.” The website also mention the rifle was found next to his body of Adam Lanza and the pistol. The November 25, 2013 report by State’s Attorney

Many people use guns today as protection, to protect their families and loved ones. Putting in stricter gun laws could make it harder for these U.S. citizens who, by the Constitution have every right to own a gun, want to protect their families. Many people who use guns for violence, are criminals who have already or plan to use the gun or guns they have in their possession in a violent way. Putting in stricter gun laws can make it harder for someone to legally obtain a gun, but if a person plans on committing a crime with a gun, if they do not want to get it legally they will get it illegally. They are not worried about breaking the law to get a gun because soon they will commit a serious crime with that gun. As for the U.S. citizens who use guns for protection there is always that possibility of the criminal breaking into their house and they have no self defensive because of stricter gun

Gun control is a set of laws that regulate the sale and the transfer of firearms by civilians. In America the percentage of people who owned guns is about 3%, these people are known as “Super Owners” because they possessed an average of 17 guns. Although in America more than 100,000 people die from the shots in murders, assaults, accidents, and sometimes by police intervention. The United States, while it does have the highest rate of civilian owned guns and the highest rate of firearm homicides among developed democracies. If the president of the United States make gun control stricter it won't affect criminals because they can attack with other weapons such as; knife or cutting instruments, blunt objects, and even with personal weapons. Over

In his press conference, regarding the Sandy Hook shooting (2012), Wayne LaPierre, a spokesperson for the National Rifle Association, argues that it “…is necessary to put armed police officers in every single school.” LaPierre develops his argument by focusing on counterargument, by refuting the negative connotations of guns and conceding that “….there is no national one size fits all plan.” His purpose is to call for a plan of action in our schools, which revolve around armed security men, in order to illuminate that guns are not always malicious. He addresses American citizens, because he challenges them to act with the National Rifle Association regarding their plan of action.

Screaming, shuffling, and urging… teachers ushered students to safety inside bathrooms and classrooms after Adam Lanza shot the first bullet with his semi-automatic, AR-15 assault rifle. Lanza shot 20 students that day, after killing his mother earlier. Imagine if Lanza’s community had known the signs to look for. That massacre could have been prevented. Moved by the event, a non-profit appropriately named, Sandy Hook Promise, arose to educate the populous on the warning signs of gun violence. To that aim, they created “Evan” a public service announcement (PSA) that shocked the country. First, viewers see the story of a boy and girl’s relationship blossom. Then several days pass in the plot, when suddenly another character starts open fire

The Sandy Hook Shooting case reminds us of the dangers of firearms by taking numerous young lives away. Easy access to guns brings a big issue: It means not only we but also criminals can obtain a new gun quickly. Last year, an anti-homosexual terrorist rushed into a nightclub in Orlando and shot over 100 people, and half of them died in this crime. Without a rigorous background check before a citizen gets their gun from any gun store, we can never tell whether the buyer is a citizen who's trying to protect themselves

When a shooting happens in the United States, people are quick to lash out on guns and gun owners. The public believes that guns are the reason they feel unsafe; however, most of the people who carry a firearm intend to protect themselves from harm. Gun control is not the problem, it is the ability to get a gun without having the proper documentation and background checks that is the problem. Throughout the U.S. there are millions of guns, yet a portion of those gun owners do not have the proper credentials for ownership. In an article titled, “Gun Control is A Misfire,” by Marc Cooper in the American Conservative magazine, Cooper mentions statistics from 2009 regarding how many guns were owned with all legal documentation. “...in 2009 there were 310 million firearms...it is estimated that only 1 or 2 percent of those didn’t have the proper legal paperwork….”(Cooper 14). With one percent of 310 million still being over 3 million firearms, there are too many guns in the U.S. that are not accounted for. Private sellers that have legal businesses are also contributing to the problem by allowing people to purchase guns without the necessary background checks in place. Cooper again states that, “With over 300 million guns in America and private gun sales allowed with no background check whatsoever, a determined terrorist will most likely still be able to obtain guns.” (Cooper 14). Gun stores that do not do background checks on buyers and directly giving potential murders the

Having laws to prevent guns to be bought will not prevent anything from happening. It will mainly affect two types of people: law abiding citizens who account their protection from firearms and people who want to use guns for iniquitous reasons. However, the criminals will attain firearms regardless of the law; similar to many other illegal things in the U.S. Some illicit substances that are prohibited in every state in the U.S are methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and oxycodone. Yet, these drugs are still available and accessed effortlessly for people in prolific amounts. The simple acts of banning or calling for additional gun-control laws accomplish nothing but make citizens defenseless.