Shay's Rebellion Movement

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

The term “gun control” deals with the regulation of the selling, purchasing, and using of firearms in America. The availability of firearms to the public has been causing serious debates around the country because of the diversity in the people’s cultures, judgment, and religions. Many people thought the provision set by the Second Amendment when it was ratified can perfectly be applied in the society today. However, the understanding of people about the Second Amendment and how they interpret it change over time. They cannot agree with each other about the meaning of the historical evidence (Karlan, 2013). Research and polls found that people in the rural areas tend to support the right of gun owners while those in urban areas encourage gun control. Due

There is presently much controversy regarding the U.S. and its position concerning gun control. With recent events such as the Newtown, Connecticut (a mass shooting involving 29 persons shot dead) dominating media devices, the public has become agitated concerning gun laws. The fact that these legislations provided an environment where guns can be used by a series of controversial individuals triggered alarm and influenced the masses to lobby with regard to reform. Even though gun control is especially important when considering conditions in the contemporary U.S., it is also significant for the authorities to acknowledge that guns are an active part of society and that people who meet a series of requirements associated with gun ownership need to have access to weapons.

In a country where the people own more than 70 million handguns and perhaps one million automatic rifles and assault weapons, public opinion on gun control is understandably divided. Those opposed to gun control often cite the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution, which appears to guarantee private citizens the unrestricted right to bear arms; less theoretical arguments include the practical need for self-defense in a violent society, and the prospect of political tyranny in a society where only the government possesses weapons. Finally, the sporting rights of hunters and target shooters are said to be threatened by calls for registration of rifles and

The issue of gun control dates back to the 17th century. There have been debates whether the government of the United States should adopt gun control or not and whether it is good for its citizens or not. As a result, two opposing groups have been formed; one supporting guns control and the other one against. According to statistics a big percentage of crimes committed in the United States are as a result of possession of guns and other firearms among citizens. In surveys carried out since 1999, over 20% of gun owners said that they owned the guns for protection. According to them, they use the guns to protect themselves against the increasing crimes. However, not all gun owners use the guns for protection; some use them to commit crimes thereby bringing in the issue of gun control. The United States government need to formulate laws and regulations to control gun ownership especially pro-guns (Spitzer p34-35).

For many years the controversial topic of gun control has sparked countless passionate debates. The arguments posed in these debates vary widely concerning the possible solutions to solving the problem of violent crime due to the possession of firearms. This paper introduces three different views concerning gun control. The first illustrates the freedom to own firearms. The second view advocates the complete restriction of firearms owned by citizens, and the last one presents a modified freedom of possessing firearms. Each faction seeks to have its position supported by national legislation.

Nowadays, the gun control is one of the most controversial issues between the state and federal government has started to raise a lot of attention in the past couple of months among American citizens and society. However, guns are one of the most very dangerous weapons has affected to everyone around the world especially, teenager and children. Gun usually used in the war or to protect all the people around the countries to make the nation better and better. Most of the gun has used by all the criminal, they use the gun in many ways that depend on their circumstances for many reasons such as: to destroy the enemy, hunting, intimidation, and murder. Therefore, most of the controversial issues about the gun's control in America is very helpful

America 's love for guns can be traced back to when we were a young country trying to settle the frontier. Guns played a vital role in the daily life of isolated pioneers, whose survival was often dependent on one 's ability to protect oneself, hunt for food, and on occasion used for sport. Guns were a necessary evil. Yet when towns became established and the amenities of a citified society emerged, people continued to keep and use their weapons. Today the issue of whether our government needs to regulate the ownership of guns is widely debated. Any effort to limit gun ownership is often viewed as an infringement of individual rights. It is an emotionally charged topic and both sides take a strong position. Yet, the issue warrants a discussion because of the high mortality and injury rate caused by these weapons. It addresses a fundamental Constitutional right, and the right to protect oneself from harm. This essay addresses the need for sensible gun control legislation that defends the Second Amendment and the right of a citizen to protect himself, while instituting some laws that will safeguard society.

The Shay’s Rebellion in Massachusetts in 1786 underscored the crisis that many Americans were undergoing, and in particular concerning the civic obligation attached to gun ownership, characterized by violent resistance to conventional law enforcement. There was a need by the central government to improve its militia following the uneven performance of the Massachusetts militia (Higginbotham 43). Under the leadership of Captain Daniel Shay, thousands of men were up in arms, closing courthouses in the western counties, including Massachusetts, intimidating judges, and thus threatening the arsenal of the Confederation at Springfield (Cornell 33). Although they were eventually dispersed by government forces, the rebels were supported by some militia units in some rebel

It is estimated that firearms are used 2,500,000 times per year to defend innocent people against crime, which adds up to about 600,000 lives that are saved by other people who had firearms to protect people. These 600,000 lives are three hundred times more lives that are murdered in the United States (Vizzard 889).Gun violence and gun laws have been in the spotlight for the past few years. There is great controversy about The Second Amendment which declares “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” (Cornell 1). Many disagree with The Second Amendment and how it is enforced in different states. Due to the difference of opinion about gun ownership, public safety, and mass shootings, gun control is a very controversial topic. When used correctly, firearms and guns protect people. If the right to own a firearm is taken away, citizen’s sense of

Abstract This paper will explore and expose the gun control effects and actions in the United States of America. It will also explain the results of gun control over a decade and show a report of the research the author conducted through a few academic: articles, research, and statistics. The paper will also suggest a solution to compromise both opposing gun control and favoring gun control. The Causes and Effects of Gun Control in the United States The United States has been a gun culture country since the day the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776. After many decades, gun ownership had rapidly increased, and many lives have been saved with a gun. An American citizen can legally purchase a handgun at age twenty-one and

A normal day can instantly change from a good one to a tragic one. Families can be destroyed instantaneously by a single weapon. A gun is the common tool used by people that can cause fear and harm upon others. Firearms have been available to most individuals since the United States was established. Thomas Jefferson inspired the creation of the Bill of Rights and included that the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed (Cornell University). However, as time continues, America is developing into something more innovative and creative each day. Recently, people have taken the idea of the right to bear arms to a different perspective because gun violence is increasing rapidly. People who are in possession of a gun are

Gun control is a controversial issue in United States. Gun control concerns with the government regulation of the use of guns and ownership by private citizens. People who think the United States needs gun control are mainly democrats; they believe that gun control would reduce the number of accidents related to the guns as well as the violence. However, some people oppose to gun control, and these people are mainly republicans, believe that gun control will not take guns away from the criminals or gangsters and in addition, it is against the law which gives the right of residents to bear arms. Guns are a very controversial issue in United States. There are numerous reasons to support both sides on the issue. This paper will discuss how gun

The outrageous American Revolution War left a lot of scars and bruises that had major affects on the country. On August 29, 1786 in Massachusetts, a rebellion broke out as one of the results that came after the war. This rebellion was led by a veteran from the American Revolutionary War, Daniel Shays, which was why this significant rebellion is called Shays’s Rebellion. The economic crisis that followed the war was a powerful start of Shays’s rebellion. The country itself was in a massive amount of debt and so did the people. Farmers did not have enough money to pay for their taxes, since the states

According to Ivins, the Second Amendment allows well-regulated militias to own and use guns. However, the author acknowledges that while this is true, the well-regulated militia does not include unregulated citizens as it is this lack of gun control that is destroying the security of the nation. While the Second Amendment and what it entails should be supported, it will be wrong to agree with the article that gun ownership by unregulated citizens is jeopardizing the security of the country. According to research, there is no relationship between gun ownership and the insecurity in the country (Kates and Mauser 653). For instance, compared to America, Europe witnessed low homicide and gun-related crimes before and after the introduction of gun control laws. In addition, the gun control laws were introduced after World War 1 and not because of high rates of