Stricter Laws on Gun Holding Permits

Guns and the right to carry them is such a debatable topic in today’s society. So many different people have their opinions on how people should use their guns or where they can and can’t carry them. They have this misconception that guns are such a big problem and that they kill people, but in reality guns are not the problem at all it is the people holding them. Even though guns can be dangerous, guns are used for good more than bad. Getting a conceal carry permit is something that has very precise

years, the controversial topic of gun control has been viewed as a violation of American’s rights. Owning a gun seemed suitable and tolerable, but over the past years, gun control has been thought of a debatable resolution. Currently, the possession of guns is a right for all citizens; if guns are used for protection or for hobbies, it should be seen as a privilege. However, the issue lies in the contradistinction in opinion of whether or not the enforcement of gun control will help protect citizens

Crime and guns. The two seem to go hand in hand with one another. But are the two really associated? Do guns necessarily lead to crime? And if so do laws placing restrictions on firearm ownership and use stop the crime or protect the citizens? These are the questions many citizens and lawmakers are asking themselves when setting about to create gun control laws. The debate over gun control, however, is nothing new. In 1924, Presidential Candidate, Robert La Follete said, “our choice is not merely

States is gun control. Gun control debates are fought with much concern and personal feelings. Most people get the wrong idea of guns due to the many different sources of media in today's society. On one side of the spectrum there are people in support of placing more restrictions on guns, whereas the other side, there are people fighting against the stricter regulation of guns. Gun control is a bad idea because the person behind the gun is responsible for the gun's actions, the less guns in the public

Connor Wells Dr. Elizabeth Sachs English 101 16 December 2014 Gun Control In the discussion of gun control, one of the main controversial issues is whether or not there should be more or less regulations put on firearms. In addition, another issue that comes up is whether or not those regulations will have a benefit on society. One one hand, gun regulation proponents believe that stricter regulations restricting the types of firearms and ammunition that can be purchased will reduce the amounts

relevant federal and state laws regarding the manufacture, design, sale, purchase, or possession of guns. If there are supposedly 20,000 gun laws written on the books, then why on earth are only 300 actually relevant? Why even have 20,000 gun laws if the government and states aren’t going to enforce them? Every state should have the same number of gun laws and they should all be of the same meaning. Each state across the U.S. has 1-13 gun laws, but is it about the number of laws or the meaning of them

Everyone has a friend that is a gun nut. Most people get the wrong idea of guns due to the many various sources of media in today's society. Even though people think guns kill people, gun control is a bad idea because the less guns in public hands, the more crime there is; and if there are bans on guns, cop’s lives will be in danger and they will not be able to effectively protect the public. First, many people throughout the world have a strong belief that banning guns is going to solve the problem

are being debated in Congress, issues that are being resolved or at a current stand still. One of these topics that is always at a standstill, a topic that is always brought up but never actually changes is gun control. There are always two sides to the argument, those who want to increase gun control and those who stand by the second amendment, believing all people have the right to bear arms. Consequently, the United States has been divided and unwilling to work together. While there are reasonable

The debate over gun control has been raging through the American political systems for years. On one side, there is the National Rifle Association (NRA) and 2nd Amendment-citing citizens who use their firearms for hunting and self-defense. On the other, there is Handgun Control Inc. (HCI) and followers of the Brady Campaign who want to ban guns on the basis that they are dangerous. Both sides have strong arguments, anchored in historical precedent and statistical analysis. Anti-gun control lobbyists’

one, federal laws do not put enough limitations on gun sales. Some States have placed laws, but without adequate federal laws gun traffickers are able to purchase guns in states where laws are more lenient, and transport them to states where those guns would be illegal. States are able to put their own laws of guns because our government is step up with concurrent powers, “powers that are shared by both federal and state governments.” (Barbour and Wright 2012, 108). Also 40% of guns do not require