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The Issue Of Gun Control

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1. The truth is, violent crimes in America are often very high, but in reality property crimes happen more. In the nine year olds case, the gun wasn’t properly put away, causing the tragic incident. Personally, I think if an individual has taken appropriate courses for owning a gun, have had a background check, and seem stable then it is fine for them to own a gun. Guns should be used for protection, hunting for food during the appropriate season, and used at a gun range where safe objects are the target. I have many friends who responsibly own guns and only use them when appropriate. However, if someone has purposefully committed a gun crime before, they shouldn’t be allowed a gun. This may seem unfair to some people but its only for America’s safety. Also, a person should be at least 21 to own a gun. If a person shooting a gun at a gun range is underage, they need to be accompanied by an adult with a license to carry. Specifically, in Rexburg Idaho the gun laws are stricter than before due to the amount of incidents around the world. According to Rexburg’s local gun control website, people feel their rights to bear arms have been taken away because of the drastic effects of gun control. There have been some incidents in Idaho regarding guns, but I would say most people in the area use them for hunting and protection from animals. Fear is defined as an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that something or someone is dangerous or threatening (Google Definitions).

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