The Gun Control Debate

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 gun control issue has recently created a massive uproar throughout the U.S. due to some major horrific events such as the Virginia Tech shooting in 2007, where 32 people were killed, the Sandy Hook shooting in 2012 where 27 people were killed, mostly children, and the Columbine shooting in 1999 where 13 people were killed, (CNN) as well as many others. To some, it is a crime issue, to others it’s a right’s issue. It is, obviously, a safety issue, an education issue, a racial issue, and a political issue, among others, and within each of these issues there are those who want more gun control, the Democrats, and those who

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 of crimes and make society safer. One the other hand, gun regulation opponents argue that stricter regulations infringe on the rights of citizens and only endanger society more. So what is the answer to the question? Should there be stricter

Millburn township students and residents held a gun violence prevention rally in Taylor Park yesterday afternoon, as a show of unity for the National Day of Action Against Gun Violence in Schools. Speakers included gun violence prevention activists, students, and local government officials. Lead organizer, parent and transformational coach Gina Abrams felt inspired by the activism of the Parkland students and wanted to do something that would keep the spotlight on the issue of gun law reform, as well as honor the victims of gun violence.

Gun control has become a hot topic in the United States as of now. There will be those who are for guns and those who are against guns. Those who are for guns, assert that it is our right to bear arms according to the 2nd amendment and those who are against guns, believe that guns are unnecessary and cause more violence. Assault weapons, in particular, have caused too many deaths and the government needs to put a ban on assault weapons.

In our present day, mass shootings have become more and more common, and the debate over gun control has been relentless, complicated and lacks an easy answer. However, thousands of people have died from firearm homicides and therefore it is necessary to discuss the harmful and unnecessary role of assault weapons in our society. According to the Washington Post the U.S. has had one mass shooting per month since 2009. Assault weapons pose a threat to the safety of our citizens and should be banned.

Close your eyes and relax. Imagine that you are in a time of 236 years ago, and imagine that you are one of the few people that had the privilege of writing the country’s constitution. It would not take long until you get to the second amendment. This amendment reads “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” (Davis). This amendment has extreme importance, and should not be taken lightly. However, this amendment is not accepted like it used to be, and it is a big controversy in the United States today. Should the public be allowed to have weapons, or should the government take them

The gun control/gun control debate is a hot topic in the United States and all over the world. It leaves us asking questions. Do guns have a negative effect on the United States? What happens if the US gets rid of guns forever? Will it make crime rates fizzle out? Would it lead to chaos and total anarchy or would crime rates go down? These are some of the questions that led to the profound debate on gun rights and gun control. Gun control in the United States is understood as the government 's regulation of selling, owning, and using guns. The whole gun control debate started buzzing shortly after November 22, 1963, when the assassination of President John F. Kennedy raised the public 's awareness of gun control. Before then, most states did not require permits to gun ownerships and guns could be bought over the counter and even through mail order catalogs. In fact, the rifle used by Lee Harvey Oswald, the assassin, was purchased through a mail order at a low-cost of only $19.99. More leads for the anti-gun side includes the mass school shootings of Columbine and Sandy Hook. However, America 's first firearms policies went way back to the Second Amendment which was created in 1791. This amendment stated that: "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." Many would agree that the 2nd amendment does not apply to the ability to own a gun because the amendment has to do with

One of the most debated and talked about issues going on today concerns gun control. There are many different aspects being brought up with concern to gun control. One of the biggest this past year especially here in Texas is the issue of allow-ing conceal carry on college campuses. College campuses are usually gun free zones, but with so many shootings happening on campuses some want to be allowed to carry. A lot of people are for infringing upon a person’s constitutional right to life and

Gun control debates have been around since the design of powerful weapons. The need to control access to weapons has been seen as a way to control communities and cultures. This debate has been mostly between the powerful and the powerless. The control of weapons that can be the equalizer between the strong and the weak, forces those who have the ability to remove weapons from those who stand in the way of their beliefs or financial gains.

The controversial issue of gun control is one of the most debatable topics among politicians and civilians alike. This is because of the complexity of gun control and the long history that is related to the subject. Gun control is typically an effort, by the government, to create legislation that regulates the sale and use of firearms within the country. There are various arguments that surround this topic which include gun-related violence, accidents, self-defense, murders, suicide, constitutional rights, and so on. James Q. Wilson, a professor who has taught at Pepperdine University, Harvard University, and the University of California, Los Angeles, and a published author of several books, take a negative stance on the subject of gun control. Wilson contributed to the gun control debate in the last few years with his written op-ed article. According to Wilson, there is no possible method to eradicate the hundreds and millions of guns that exist within the country, restrictive gun laws will not significantly affect the United States’ murder rate, and that guns play an important role in self-defense in everyday lives. Contrary to what Wilson believes, strict gun control is necessary and should be enforced to ensure public safety because gun laws have the power to produce a positive outcome in the long run, reduce gun-related violence, and reduce the numerous risks that gun ownership open.

Imagine two people sprawled dead across the living room, people debating whether it was an accident or not, and whether the gun should have been in the hands of the shooter or not. Whether it’s be because of police brutality, home invasion or mass shooting, gun control has become one of the most heated political debate of the 21st century. While some people believe there should be tighter laws on gun control, others believe that it would be violating second amendment rights, the right to bear arms, whether people have an opinion or not there are many facts that go into picking a side.

The government should consider gun control regulation by restricting type of guns sold (assault weapons ban). Through what I have researched these weapons of war are designed to cause the maximum damage in the shortest time without having to reload. From situation that happened recently, Omar Mateen, the Orlando shooter used an AR-15-style semi-automatic rifle and a nine mm semi-automatic pistol to kill 49 people at the Pulse nightclub on Sunday. Including, the

Gun control is something that the country is strongly divided on. The some on the right wing wants so few restrictions they can go to Walmart and buy an AK-47. At the same time certain members on the left wing want to take away anything bigger than an airsoft gun. There is a fine line between the two, but that is where the country needs to be. Like a clown on a unicycle, edging across a tight rope, this country needs to find balance between the two. That being said, at this point the country needs more gun control. There is a shooting about once a week, like clockwork. Senseless deaths every year from accidental misfires. It is time for a change. There are some who believe gun control is a step back for the United States, but in reality it assists in saving lives, truly follows the second amendment, helps lower the crime rate and suicide rate.

In my country, China, guns are so strictly controlled nationwide that people are not allowed to manufacture, sell, transport or possess any form of firearm. Offenders are punished as crimes. Why are guns so tightly controlled? The mainstream explanation is that, for the sake of social security, if everyone has a gun, society is unsafe and chaos will ensue. Is this really gonna happen? I haven’t conducted any experiment about that, but the answer might be found in some countries like the United States, where guns are legal. Five months ago, Just before I arrived in American for the first time, all my relatives kept gabbing on the gun law in America, including my mom, who had exhorted me repeatedly not to hang out on the unsafe streets after 8 pm. However, four months past and I am safe and sound, feeling it even safer to live in California than my hometown. Actually, gun ban has been being discussed during the past one hundred years in the United States. As a matter of fact, the voice of supporting gun control in the United States is not weak, and the Democratic Party, especially the Clinton administration, is