The Epidemic Of Gun Violence

In the United States alone, over thirty-one thousand people die annually as a root to firearms. The American Medical Journal concluded, “there is a positive correlation between guns per capita and firearm relate deaths” (AMJ 2). This means that when more guns are in circulation, more deaths will occur:

It has spread to the suburbs and small towns. Gun violence rates have increased in the last decade due to hatred and societal issues, and while shooters and victims both face many difficult obstacles, there are some solutions that the public and schools can enforce through awareness.

Gun violence has centered in our community as major issue. Gun violence and gun ownership have been in the news lately due to numerous shooting taking place at Movie theatre, Offices, , colleges and even elementary schools. The gun issue discussion were even discussed in a national court, but due to intense controversial opinion from both side, the case is still unresolved. Many civilians believe that laws regarding owning gun should be stricter and if possible ban civilians from having guns. On the other hand, some say it is our right to own gun as it is guaranteed in our second amendment. But second amendment was written in 1970s and we are in 21 century now with cases of innocents being killed in gun shoot frequently. Therefore, it is not wrong to claim that gun ownership are responsible for rising death number in America,

As the daughter of a victim of gun violence I know what it is like to hear about this rising issue and instantly feel pained. Gun violence not only harms those that have been injured or killed, but it takes a lot from close relatives and friends. Within in the past few years it has become normal to hear about this act of violence occurring in America. According to GunViolenceArchive.org, there have been a total of 14,259 incidents in 2016 thus far. This is shocking because the year just began a few months ago and this number is extremely high. The big question is why is this number so high? The gun violence rate in America has inclined over the years and if nothing is being set in place to stop or control it, it will only get worse as the years continue. The Washington Post’s article, “Gun Violence in America is out of Control” is simply stating that the gun violence in America is out of hand and as citizens we need to be aware of this issue and keep that in mind when we are voting for our next president. (Washington Post) In Vox.com’s article, “Gun violence in America, in 17 maps and charts” express that America is one of the most violent countries in the world and gun violence is happening more frequently because of the easy access of guns. (Vox) Both sources recognize that gun violence in America has reached an all-time high, but I agree with Vox’s argument because

Gun violence in America is prevalent as the rate of deaths rise. Stricter gun control laws should be made and enforced to lower those rates and create a safer country. The Gun Violence Archive reports that overall, the total number of gun related incidents has reached 36,719 in 2015 and that there have been 244 mass shootings so far. The death toll has reached 9,210 and 18,817 victims were injured by guns. Other countries with stricter gun control laws have reported less crimes and deaths dealing with guns, and America should follow suit. In Australia, after massacre in 1996, stricter gun control laws were passed and since then, there have been less gun related crimes. According to a study made by Andrew Leigh of Australian National University

When we watch the news we see news about senseless acts of violence and acts of terrorism. Countless families mourning the death of their loved ones because of violence that spreads like wildfire. All of the tragic incidents that have occurred recently have been due to the senseless act of gun violence. The events such as the Sandy Hook Massacre and the Orlando shooting have been centered on one object; a gun. Not only are these acts of terrorism a problem but the presence of guns in our everyday lives. The things we see on television and social media has an impact on our lives. The violence that’s present in movies, videogames, etc, has a lasting impact on society. The topic of gun violence has been relevant recently and has been an ongoing debate through congress. The lives of many families have been changed because of this senseless violence that occurs and this needs to stop. Everyone knows the topic of gun violence is a serious issue, so what we have to do to resolve this problem is to enforce stricter gun laws, reduce the exposure of violence to children, and have a thorough background checks for every firearm you purchase.

Imagine living in a carefree world, it’s impossible but with the criminal justice system enacting laws to forbid illegal activity, crime has lessened nationwide. Several categories of crime such as guns, drugs, and organized crimes spark major concern. Crime has existed since human conscience was active. Gun violence is the illegal use of a firearm. Drug crimes are executed by one whom obtains, produces, and allots illegal substances. Organized crimes have several components, one that involves firearms, drugs, and the exchange of human beings for self-gain. This professional crime threatens the tranquility within our society, defies our rights as a human, and weakens all social and economic classes nationwide. Thanks to state-established programs, an extensive amount of crimes, globally, are eliminated, resulting in fewer criminals among the community. Numerous policies were formed to prevent the distribution of firearms and criminal gun crimes such as homicide. The Organized Crime Convention provides states a certain plan to battle organized crime. Crime has marked our history, and unfortunately, it will continue in the future. The criminal justice system is society’s response towards any violation of cultural norms. Advanced forensic procedures, together with the amount of news given by the public allows an offender to be tracked down. New and improved forensic technology aids scientists and investigators to conclude their ongoing criminal investigation. The criminal

The gun problem in America takes root in our very own foundations. And so, this issue will only rise and drastically increase homicide and suicide rates. Virtually, this issue cannot be deterred completely as it is “the right of the people to keep and bear arms” (Second Amendment: Cornell.edu).Therefore, this cannot be completely disbanded due to this being an amendment protected by the constitution. Secondly, this will only keep the gun violence in a rise as most households feel that it is safer to keep a firearm at home.

From watching, listening, and being brainwashed by the overpaid liberal media continually, it is obvious that America is hurting from having these people telling us how we should think. The media is trying to push gun control on anyone that will tune in or read it. The media will all say the same thing, and the problem is gun violence. What if one removes the word gun from gun violence, that still leaves violence. Before one can decide which side to support, the information should be completely researched for important, specific information about how America will be affected, and what the cost are for the people protecting their rights.

There have been 46 school shootings so far this year, with an average of about one a week. This is an absolutely mind blowing statistic., Nno other countries in the world have such a major problem. (Carissimo). I aimed to pursue this broad problem, and to discover why the U.S. has such a problem with mass shootings. and I wondered if there a way to fix this permeating issue or will it continue to eat away at America. How many more lives will be lost until, we as a country are able to rally together to solve such a profound problem?. Guns themselves have not affected my life personally, but they have become such a center focus of politics and the media. I have never so much as held a gun in my life, but nonetheless, the constant bombardment of violence and death inspired me to follow it in further detail. I think the key reason I’m so intrigued by this topic is my own uncertainty on where I stand on the issue, I feel unable to pick a specific side of the topic, but regardless I feel, like many others, that there is something fundamentally wrong, something that is the root cause of all of this violence and death. As a first world country the U.S. outrageously outnumbers the entire world in gun violence and guns infuse the whole culture of the U.S.. And as a country we have yet to find the cause or the solution.

This book is appropriate for my research based on "authority" for I can verify the authors’ qualification by acknowledging some of the facts mentioning about how many suicides are gun related. Plus, it is a comprehensive collection of rigorous studies in which evidence-based research on how to reduce gun violence in America is provided. The authors further add an impassive and scientific approach to the topical issue of violence and gun

The increasing rate of gun violence in the United States is reached an all time high. For years, America has seen one of the highest rates of shooting deaths among nations all around the globe. But it seems an old problem, which has only continue to grow in magnitude throughout the years, is reaching a critical limit. What should be done about gun violence? What is, or should be, the role of government in addressing it? I would argue that tougher background checks for any American who wants a gun—which includes Americans who want to enlisting in policing or armed services—are indispensible. Granted, while there are benefits to this approach, there are also limitations to what it remedies. Let’s consider these further, starting with the

Gun violence has run rampant in America. Due to this many Americans have this issue at the forefront of their minds. Everybody seems to think that they have the solution to this problem. The reality here is that the violence lies not in the gun, but in whomever carries out the act of using the gun in a violent manner. Many people fail to see this though, and think by removing guns completely from society the violence will cease. The people who take this side, are tired of innocent people being killed, and feel that gun laws should be passed so that common people are not easily able to obtain guns. The opposing side believes that by taking the public’s guns away all you do is put these individuals in even more danger. I personally agree with this side of the argument, due to the fact that Americans have a constitutional right to bear arms, and I believe that Americans should not be left defenseless. The safety of Americans is what should be at the forefront, and by passing gun control laws this only puts citizens in harm’s way, therefore Americans need to stand up in opposition of these gun control laws.

There is a heated debate about how U.S. states reduce their gun violence. According to findings by John and David (1997), the right- to carry concealed weapons minimum the probability of criminal issue rate. The exam made by Cavanaugh and Michael (2012) found that students are not very supportive for concealed handguns on America university campuses, and large part of them even feel lower comfortable if campus without restrictive policy about handguns. In another highly publicized claim, Richard uviller (1996) argues that although people hand with more private firearms, the death rate caused by the predators will not dramatically decrease.

Each year around 100,000 people in United States die because of gun violence Everyday around 86 people are killed by guns 11,583 are murdered 18,783 successfully attempted suicide 334 are shot by police and around 584 are “accidentally” killed gun violence is no joking matter it is surprisingly easy to just get a hold of a gun they can be bought legally and do a federal background check but eight of the gun owners had a criminal history and health problems but were still able to procure a weapon such as the incident in Newtown Connecticut Sandy Hook Elementary 6 adults and 20 children were murdered by a gunman named Adam Lanza previously shooting his mother in the head before the horrific event transpired individuals were horrified by how