The Issue Of Gun Control

The matter of gun control has become an increasingly controversial issue. Whenever, a nationalized tragedy ensues that involves gun violence, the question on what to accomplish regarding America’s gun control takes center stage. While exploring this topic, this essay will attempt to discuss the circumstances that prohibit a person from possessing firearms, also regulations to prevent these persons from possessing firearms. Upon reflecting on the personal side of the gun control debate, stricter gun control begins to infringe upon our rights, as citizens and they should concentrate on enforcing the current laws in the books, instead of making additional laws.

This view is true for the 26 developed nations analyzed as well as state-to-state level. Opponents of this view argue that this does not imply that someone cannot get shot in a state like Massachusetts. Despite the strict gun laws in this state, injuries and crimes related to firearms has been on the rise (Swanson 1). Opponents feel that gun control does not do much to regulate firearm related deaths and injuries. They argue that anyone can get shot anywhere; hence, this claim does not hold true. However, statistically speaking, this supporters’ trend holds true. When access to guns is controlled, the rate of homicides is likely to go down.

In recent years we have seen our nation be split on the issue of gun control. We have seen many violent shootings and innocent people dying because of gun violence. Some Americans believe we need strict gun laws to protect our children and ourselves from these horrific tragedies. Other Americans believes it is our rights as Americans to posses’ guns and we are entitled to that right in our constitution. There are also some Americans that are stuck in the middle and can see both sides but recent events have definitely caused this issue to be in national news weekly if not daily. The benefits of establishing better gun control in America has an unknown outcome but something needs to be done to protect the lives of our children and communities. Although I believe it is our right, as Americans, to posses a firearm, I now see that there could be many benefits to tightening gun regulations in our country.

The issue of gun is always controversial. Firearm can be used as defending or an assaulting weapon. In United States, firearm increase the rate of homicide, suicide and gun violence, which can harm and murder people. Moreover, taking away people’s gun will not work effectively because the murder and criminal will find another ways to get guns. Also, the black market will appear for the people who cannot get guns from regulated markets. In addition, if regulated guns are banned, murderers may use other tools as weapon including pencil, knife, and a car. The government should not take away the gun from gun owners, while increasing the difficulty of the background check to screen gun buyers is the most effective way. In fact, most people do not want to give up a weapon that can defend their family and property in the long history of legalized gun of United States. Gun control or heavily regulated gun laws is not suitable for residents because people need firearm to protect their family, self-defense, and against the murderers who may often seek buying illegal guns from black market. Firearm can be used as protection in our life.

A survey conducted from the early 1990’s into the 2000’s showed very little fluctuation in the number of crimes prevented by the victim being armed. As reported, between 990,000 and 1,000,000 crimes were prevented, per year, because the assailant either knew the victim was armed, or the victim used their firearm to prevent the crime. These numbers do not include the nearly 500,000 home invasions that were prevented or stopped in the act when the homeowner was discovered to be armed. (Agresti, 2010). Over the last thirty years though, gun ownership has shown a steady decline. Statistics show that in 1980, gun ownership was one out of every three Americans; in 2010 that rate had fallen to one in five (Lepore, 2012).

Gun control has been a controversial issue in America for over a half-century. This issue has two sides. On one side, there are people who oppose gun control and believe that it is their right under the second amendment to own one or more assault weapons. Republicans such as Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, Governor Rick Perry of Texas and Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina are against gun control. On the other side of the issue, there are people who favor gun control and believe that background checks should be given in order to keep these weapons out of the hands of people who are mentally ill. Democratic politicians such as House Majority Leader and Senator Harry Reid of

First, non-strict gun control laws and gun ownership helps lower crime. However, more gun ownership can lead to more firearm robberies in public areas, like a bank or a store. Without stricter gun laws, there will be less deaths in the United States. While gun ownership doubled in the 20th century, the murder rate decreased. A study in November 26, 2013 stated in between 1980 and 2009, “states with restrictions on the carrying of concealed weapons had higher gun-related murders.” (ProCon 5) John R. Lott Jr, PhD, author of More Guns, Less Crime: Understanding Crime and Gun

Policies which prohibit the output and use of guns, otherwise known as gun control, are necessary in the security and safety of families and individuals of a community. Generally, the violence and consequences of firearms have decreased dramatically through time, as

Gun control has been a longstanding debate in many countries around the world. For centuries men were actually encouraged to arm themselves to protect their families and homes. Many countries have enacted gun control laws in order to contain violent crimes, with the Canadian government taking the first step in the late 1800s. In order to protect its citizens, Canada’s legislature implemented a series of laws, throughout several decades, restricting firearms and requiring gun registration. Although opponents say that their rights and freedoms are violated by such legislation, the ultimate goal is the safety of the Canadian people. Lawmakers were challenged with the task of preventing violence with firearms without infringing on the rights

We live in a world of people infatuated with the idea that every theory has to be proven in order to be deemed valid or credible. That is what I will do in the span of this paper, restate the proven facts and integrate them in a way that will trigger a new viewpoint on the subject. Gun control is something that should be enforced across the world in order to save lives. In the United States there is a ratio of 88.8 guns per one hundred persons (GunPolicy.org). Those numbers award us with the highest total per capita number in the world. With that amount of firepower there needs to be an efficient way to regulate who exactly can purchase a gun. Since 1791 when the second amendment was ratified there have been many advancements in general technology especially in firearms. The main controversy associated with the gun control debate revolve around the different interpretations of the constitution. The amendment 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.” Keeping in mind that the guns in that time period were single-shot, made by a gunsmith, and fire by the means of a flintlock.

One of the most politically discussed topics in today’s society is the ongoing debate of gun control. There have been numerous studies conducted by researchers as an attempt to settle any longstanding debate on the topic of gun control laws and violent crime rates however, there has not been one solid conclusion to end the debate. Therefore, when examining the topic there are multiple view points and literature to consider that try and explain the general trends that have been published about this topic.

With the recent shootings at schools. Military bases or offices. People start to wonder whether gun control is needed in this time period. Passing of strict laws is creating a tension between people who believe Americans have the right to bear arms against those who think guns kill people and need to be controlled. Who should Americans believe?

Gun control has become a hot topic currently. Shootings have become the new normal with today’s society, with shootings occurring on a monthly basis. It seems that guns have become a major problem, or possibly something else? Political leaders always prefer to blame the gun first and call for new laws and restrictions on firearms. There could be multiple ways to prevent such crime, but will restricting firearm ownership or banning certain types of guns stop or reduce mass shootings or crimes in general? Owning a firearm, a guaranteed freedom of every law-abiding citizen and taking away or restricting the rights of a citizen makes the United States a less free nation. Making guns more accessible and given the proper training will allow citizens to more effectively protect themselves, defend their families and deter criminals.

Gun control regulation is a set of laws and policies designed to regulate the manufacturing, sale, purchase, and use of guns by civilians. Gun control has been a dividing topic, especially over the last decade among Americans. Firearms are a staple of American culture and society. Many Americans own firearms, for recreational purpose in the form of hunting and/or target shooting. Many also own guns as a method of safety and protection in a society characterized by violence. However, we continue to see a trend in mass shootings were guns are too frequently, being used for senseless violence. The mass shootings in Las Vegas and Texas have prompted the country to revive the tireless debate about gun violence and whether we can combat it with gun regulations. The issue specifically stems from the frequency of gun violence in the U.S. The issues of gun violence continue to be fought by both gun rights activist and gun control groups alike both groups lobbying Congress to craft legislation in their respective favors. The debate continues on whether laxer or stricter gun control laws will help protect citizen and limit mass shooting and violent crimes. In my paper, I will show both the pros and the cons of gun control arguing for both opposing views. I will do this using background information as well other supporting facts and evidence. I will conclude my paper with a possible suggestion of solutions to these issues.

The phrase "Gun Control" means different things to different people. One bumper sticker states that "Gun Control means hitting your target." However one defines gun control, the mere mention of it brings controversy. Opposing sides have for years fought over the laws that govern firearms. For the purposes of this paper "Gun Control" is defined as policies enacted by the government that limit the legal rights of gun owners to own, carry, or use firearms, with the intent of reducing gun crimes such as murder, armed robbery, aggravated rape, and the like. So defined, gun control understandably brings favorable responses from some, and angry objections from others.