The Importance Of Stricter Gun Control

Imagine being held up at gunpoint in the middle of the night. This is by far one of the most terrifying experiences any human being can experience. At that point, your life is within another human beings hands, and your life hangs in the balance of whether he or she pulls the trigger or not. No one should ever have to worry about enjoying their evening with the possibility of a mentally unstable individual attempting to take their own life away. This is why gun control is a crucial debate within our society. Today, my colleagues and I will inform you on the importance of gun control, historical events that further increase the need for gun control, and ways California has already taken steps to further increase safety for our society.

Gun regulation has been a controversial topic since they were first established as a weapon. People for and against gun regulation provide strong arguments for their side. Gun regulation has fluctuated over time due to changes in office. Being a democracy prevents us from having consistency. As a nation we continue to change regulations on guns because of the different views our democracy allows us to have. The main aspects pose the most problems in gun control are violence, illegal sale of guns, and mental health checks.

Gun control should be implied more than it is now. More gun laws should be created in order to tame society. Americans own over 300 million guns. According to (Everitt,Ladd) the author of the article “Does the U.S. Need Tougher Gun-Control Laws?” There are 99 gun deaths a day and some who committed the crime were not eligible to obtain or carry a weapon. More teens are being killed with guns than any other crime. Teens are not eligible to obtain guns due to the age requirement that is 21 years of age with a background check. There are gun show loopholes were 18 year olds can go and buy a gun without a license and background check. “The major cities chiefs association endorses closing the gun show loophole” according to Richard Perez-Pena the

The tragic and horrifying news of a homicide or mass shooting immediately leads to the discussion of a longley debated issue, which has divided Americans for many years: gun control. About thirty thousand Americans die each year as a result of firearms (Doeden 7). People begin to question whether it is morally right for civilians to own guns, and if so, what types of restrictions should be placed on guns. This year, the deadliest mass shooting in American history occurred, leaving fifty-eight innocent people dead and over five hundred more injured. Stephen Paddock, the shooter, was found dead by police in his hotel room with numerous high-capacity firearms used in the assault on twenty thousand concert-goers (Lalami 1). Today, Americans

However, owning guns has led to several shootings across the United States. Guns are too easily available and need to be monitored more often because of how they are accessed and how easy they are to purchase. Stricter gun control laws will help the situation become less violent and diminish School shootings.

Most mass shooting happened in gun free zones, because there is no one to stop them. Will it might be that there is no one to stop them. If gun control laws were put into place all over America what would happen? Gun violence could go down for all anyone know but there is the possibility that gun violence goes up do to Americans not having anyway to protect themselves from home intruders. It could also go up do to the criminals not having anything to fear breaking into people’s house they could still have their guns because there guns are illegal. America should be against gun control laws because without a firearm what would keep Americans safe from others that still have firearms that want to hurt or rob them.

The streets of Washington, DC have been flooded with neon signs demanding a change regarding stricter gun laws. Holding those signs are brave students and their families who have traveled far to bring awareness to school massacres. One would think that everyone would be in agreeance with these students, but that is far from the truth. These millennials are fighting for change, because there must be stricter gun laws. We all need to march in support with these students, because it will be the students that will pay the price regarding school shootings.

Along with the coal industry, the N.R.A. fuels the Republicans’ stances. Most Americans do support stronger gun laws as they believe it will reduce deaths. However, Republicans in Congress stand in the way of gun control as they fear disappointing a major donor, the NRA. Congress has done nothing in the wake of the numerous shootings in the past few years, except a “largely symbolic ban on bump stocks” (Sykes). Nothing meaningful ever happens in the aftermath of the mass shootings. Instead, Republicans use the usual clichés and excuses for a lack of action. The N.R.A.’s restrictions on bump stocks, which are devices that make semi automatic weapons fire faster, is designed to prevent any more serious restrictions by giving the illusion of action being taken. It substitutes actual gun control with counterfeit gun control. Why does Congress fear the N.R.A.? Simply because Republicans receive major funding from N.R.A. The New York Times recently compiled a list of the top ten recipients of N.R.A. funding, along with their response to the Las Vegas shooting. The entire list consisted of Republican House and Senate members, and all of their responses were something along the lines of “sending my thoughts and prayers” (Leonhardt).. Topping the list was Republican Senator, John McCain who received over $7 million from the NRA. During the 2016 election cycle, the NRA spent $54.4 million with Republicans receiving a whopping $52.6 million and Democrats receiving a measly $265 (Hiltzik). The big money from the NRA is the reason why Republicans are quick to blame mental health for causing the massacres. While it is true that anyone who starts a massacre is mentally ill, the Republicans have done absolutely nothing to prevent guns from falling into the wrong hands. In fact, they have helped them have access to guns. One of Donald Trump’s first bills was a repeal of an “Obama-era regulation that made it harder for people with mental illnesses to purchase a gun” (Vitali). Based on their actions, it seems that the Republicans’ only goals is to increase potential customers for the NRA.

The Constitution was written from May 25th through September 17th, 1787, the day it was signed. Originally the Constitution was made up of ten amendments, but as of 2011 there are now twenty-seven, all of which have been ratified and added into the Bill of Rights. Each amendment has had its fair share of interrogation, and currently the Constitution’s validity is being questioned due to the fact that the writers of the Constitution were all men and slave owners at that. Though today, with the rising amount of shootings, the Second Amendment has been front and center in the media. The Second Amendment directly states, “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.” But the Second Amendment is up for different interpretations to everybody, regardless of the last four words of the amendment, “shall not be infringed.”

This nation was built on the right to bear arms, but this freedom is more controversial than ever. With all the school shootings and gun violence in America today at some point it may seem that just too take away all guns may be the answer to this problem. In defense, this is not the answer. If someone wants to commit a crime, gun laws will not stop them from obtaining the weapon. It is like a drug. Drugs are illegal, but people still can acquire them. What about for defense right to own guns to protect your family if part of your constitutional rights. Rights that are supposed to be unalienable rights. Although in this day in time, they are always trying to take away guns either by trying to pass laws or taxing guns and ammo which almost makes

As quoted by Bob barr “It's not a gun control problem; it's a cultural control problem”. Our kids shouldn’t have to be worried about their safety in school and having to worry about school shootings. Things need to be fixed its time to pass stricter gun control laws. There has been school 18 shootings since January 1, 2018 that is about 3 per week so far just for this year. Something has to be done we need strict gun control.

Do you think Gun control is a really important problem in this world? well first let me explain what it is. Its a domestic regulation of firearm manufacture, trade, possession, use, and transport, specifically with regard to the class of weapons referred to as ( pistols, rifles and carbines, assault rifles, submachine guns and light machine guns).Usage of the term gun control is sometimes politicized.Some of those in favor of legislation instead prefer to use terms such as "gun-violence prevention", "gun safety", "firearms regulation", "illegal guns", or "criminal access to guns".

These both articles didn’t change my view about the gun control. In my opinion there has to be a stricter gun control, since not everyone should be allowed or able to own a gun. Moreover, in most of the situation the possession of a firearm or gun isn’t necessary or helpful when you are under attack.

Should there be gun control laws either on state and federal level? According to the National Crime Victimization Survey, 467,321 people were victims of a crime committed with a firearm in 2011. Americans nowadays are faced with constant terror in the streets, teen-age gang members are constantly shooting other gang members for “turf” to sell drugs or show their power to rival gangs, children are more than likely to be caught in the crossfire of gang related shootings or drive-by shootings. We can’t ignore these crimes and the damage it has done to our society in a whole. However, the effort by some individuals to eliminate the legal ownership of firearms does not address the real problem we face, and by doing away with the banning of

The ability to own guns is a privilege, not a right. Once a person or group of persons has abused their privilege, they do not deserve to carry on without a reduction or disbandment of the privilege. Gun control needs to be stronger to protect the people of the United States, to protect people from themselves and so much more. Constitutionally, gun control is legal and should be enforced due to the recklessness of the people.