The Pros And Cons Of Mass Shootings

Recently there was a mass shooting in Las Vegas. A gunman opened fire on a concert from his hotel room leaving 58 people dead and over 500 injured. This incident has reintroduced the issue of mass shootings to our societal conversations. The topic of mass shootings is an emotional one. It triggers the most basic human fear, fear of the unknown. Most people have an emotional bias one way or another on this subject, making it a very sensitive topic of conversation. I will do my best not to offend anyone, if I do offend you please understand that it was not my intention. I will do my best to not let any bias I may have affect examination of this topic. My intention is to examine the topic in a logical manner to better understand the issue. This is a problem that is not going to fix itself. We as a society need to come up with a solution.

Most of the history about this subject only goes back 70 years ago. Before that, no one knew what mass shootings were. These events were not normally committed during those times. This subject is a relatively new concept predominantly found in the U.S. In a recent study, it shows that we are the leading country for mass-shootings (Willingham). Following our country is the Philippines, with a difference of 72 shootings (Willingham). But it does not stop there. These events are rising with new mass shootings such as the Las Vegas Shooting, which is now the largest one in our country's history with over 50 deaths and over 500 injuries (Yan, et. al.). Even though these shootings are not near Thomasville, they still hit home. These circumstances could easily strike in our town with not time to plan, but to plan, but we could prevent them. Most of these events are mainly located in California,

Mass shootings have become an even larger problem, they have become more frequent, and the increased amount of shootings illustrates one of society 's biggest flaws: no value for human life. According to Mother Jones, and the facts that they obtained from Harvard, it is believed that in 1982, about 172 days separated one mass shooting from another, but since 2011, that has changed. Now, it is common for these incidents to take place once every 64 days (Rate of Mass Shootings Has Tripled Since 2011 Harvard Research Shows). From these numbers it is evident that the mass shootings have become more common, at an unbelievable rate. The number of days between shootings that occur now are

On Wednesday June 18, 2015 nine shot dead at a historical black church in Charleston, South Dakota and only a month later on July 16, 2015 in Chattanooga, Tennessee with five dead leaving citizens devastated. The past year contains more than 350 mass shootings, averaging 1.02 shootings per day and continuous growing number of deaths, multiple mass shootings around the world leaving dozens of victims in its path. There is no exact definition of mass shootings, but most sources believe it is when four or more people are shot in one location. Citizens in America are easily able to obtain a gun and the growing issue is whether this should change and stronger laws in place. Although citizens believe gun control laws take away second amendment and right to protect themselves, mass shootings are increasing yearly and action needs to happen to prevent the next attack.

The proposal to the problem focus on mass shootings specifically, not gun violence in general, although the potential solutions to mass shootings would do much to prevent gun violence as a whole. Mass shootings represent a mere 2% of gun-related deaths, yet the sheer horror, shock, and scale of carnage tend to capture the public’s attention so much more so than the typical shooting homicide or suicide, which are seemingly ubiquitous in news reports these days. The big issue with solving the problem of mass shootings is the variety of factors involved with the shooters’ motivations to kill.

A major concern in the United States is why mass shootings occur and what needs to be done to stop them from happening. Mass shootings have gained a significant amount of attention in 2015. Within the year, a total of 372 mass shootings have occurred in the United States killing 475 people and wounding 1,870. Mass shootings have become a popular trend within the media and have given the impression that it is the new normal. Mass shootings are a dysfunction to society, due to the fact that they create horror and tragedy within the country. Schools, shopping malls, and even movie theatres have all endured the horrific violence. Mass shootings are nothing new, however, they seem to be occurring more often and are becoming more and more violent. The three leading factors to mass shootings are problematic masculinity, mental illness, and gun control.

The constant discussion of taking away firearms or limiting their uses, causes the public to go to the nearest firearm dealer and purchase the sorts of weapons being banned before the legislation is enforced. Now there is a bigger problem, people who have never touched a firearm now are an owner of such weapons. Some people decided to give away these banned firearms, and could possibly give that weapon to a criminal through private purchasing, making the amount of private sales increase drastically. With more private sales, more unregistered firearm owners now have the banned firearms in their possession making it easier to commit crimes such as the previously mentioned mass shootings. Ironicly the laws made to stop such shootings actually just make it

Gunmans in Mass shootings such as Stephen Paddock was the shooter on October 1, 2017 When he opened fire during a show he had killed 59 people and injured 527 people. In the hours after the retired accountant committed the shooting, authorities rolled out frightening new details, including the discovery of scopes on rifles at the resort and explosives at his home.A team of six officers spoke with security at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, where Paddock was staying, and searched the hotel floor-by-floor Sunday night before they found Paddock's room, Clark County Sheriff Joseph Lombardo told reporters.

Shooting massacre has become a problem throughout our nation. These massacres have become deadly, extreme, and lethal. Since the shooting of Sandy Hook Elementary school in 2012 to the massacre of San Bernardino, California in 2015, debates on gun control have been heated and how the new laws haven’t taken effect to prevent these horrific tragedies. These are the topics the majority have asked about and it is starting to create a frustration to the people. How can we prevent these “massacres” from reoccurring?

The three year-anniversary of the Sandy Hook shooting just passed. The San Bernardino shootings occurred in November 2015. That was why many people are focused on what can be done to prevent things like this from occurring in the future. Many people believe that stricter gun control laws will prevent mass shootings. However, it is important to note that these ideas have been discussed for several decades.

Imagine this, it’s a sunny day and you and your family are out eating ice cream at a park suddenly you hear 3 pops, people screaming, blood everywhere and one of your family members lying on the floor, what would you do?According to the government, the definition of mass shootings is that 4 or more people are killed, victims are selected randomly, and the attack is in a public place. Mass shootings started in the 1910’#, but got worse in the 1070s. In the The 1990s, there were 42 mass shootings due to easy access to guns. U.S. citizens own more guns than any other country. Some suggestions from liberals/gun control advocates to solve the problem of mass shootings are to address mental health illness seriously, common sense control, and re-examine the media’s role publicizing violence. Some suggestions that the conversation/gun rights advocates have are school and public buildings should have more physical barriers such as ballistic glass and steal plating and they should have more trained, air,

One of the most horrific shootings that scared America was the Columbine High School shooting of 1999. Though not the first mass shooting, this shooting was the first major school shooting with the death of 12 students, 1 teacher, and 21 injured. The two shooters were Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris. Both of the killers were white, male, and 18. They had both parents, were both a part of an

This is a very sensitive issue to bring up with all the mass shootings that have occurred nation wide. Communities and schools are in a state of panic. Do we allow this to continue or do we combat this growing epidemic? In a small town located in New Town Connecticut a 20-year-old by the name of Adam Lanza shot and killed 20 children between the ages of 6 and 7 years old,

In all honesty, I would like to believe that there are possible paths to resolve these variety of situations especially shootings, but I think there is no way to prevent this. Every person is different in their own ways, and we differ from what we think about our views in life. As for mass shootings I can personally say the best thing we can do is just hope for our safety and be aware of these situations as to which it is highly possible that it can take action in an unknown place and time. I consider that hoping for everyone’s safety is powerful because we are able to protect one another even in the littlest niche. In addition, being aware enables us to not only foresee situations that are likely to happen, but also look after our actions,

In the United States, mass shootings are unfortunately more common than anywhere else in the world. Since June 12 2016, when a mass shooting took place at an Orlando nightclub, to October 1st 2017, when the Las Vegas music festival shooting took place; Between that time period, there was 477 days, and 521 mass shootings. America has roughly 5% of the world's population, but holds 31% of the world's mass shootings. A mass shooting is defined as four or more people injured or killed in a single event at the same time and location. There are a multitude of reasons why America has the most mass shootings, ranging from access to firearms, the media, and supposed mental illness allegations.