The Reality Of Gun Control

According to a report by the Switzerland-based Small Arms Survey, the United States has about 35-50 percent of the world’s civilian-owned guns and has less than 5 percent of the world’s population. With no restriction and so much freedom, firearms can be distributed throughout the United States illegally and obtained as easy as buying it from a person, disregarding all gun laws. Implementing stricter background checks can help reduce the amount of crime relating to gun violence. It can also keep firearms away from those who shouldn’t have possession of them.

Nowadays purchasing firearms can be as easy as going to a gun show and buying a gun from there. Background checks are only required when making a purchase in a store. While this happens it makes

Gun control; two words that have many people on the edge of their seats. One of the most controversial issues in America currently, and it comes up time and time again when another person is killed from gunfire. Some people believe the issue is a personal one. “Let me have my guns,” they say. The realistic questions to ask them in response are; where will you get “your guns?” How responsible are you? What is your intention with these guns? Have you ever committed a felony? These are not unreasonable questions. In most background checks these questions are asked. However, there are too many loopholes in the system for these checks to matter. The majority of people who have guns aren’t getting them from the black market; most are buying them legally. A lot of people often buy them at gun shows as well, where, “Gun-show organizers say private sellers typically disregard the laws.” (Tampa Bay Times) The ethical question here is this; Is it right to allow gun violence to continue when there are proactive laws that could be enacted to prevent it?

When someone purchases a new firearm they almost always will get a background check. They will have to sign a bunch of papers saying that they are in fact responsible enough to handle that firearm and usually after that they 'll be on their way. Although this process runs perfectly for the majority of people, history has proved that this process is no longer safe to use. There are too many mentally unstable people in this world that have a clean record and a new purchasing system in necessary to prevent these kinds of people from having access to firearms.

The second amendment: the right to bear arms, is arguably the most recognized out of all of the amendments. Yet the question to ask now is how relevant is the second amendment; and with their being a major difference between the current age, and the age of when it was written, should this amendment still exist or be should it be changed. In recent times, the issue of gun control has become an increasingly heated topic. Whenever a national tragedy occurs that involves gun violence, the question on what to do about America’s gun control takes center stage. Guns are a threat to the general welfare, which the government exists to

Due to many of the recent violent acts in our country involving guns, the question has arouse; Should a system of universal background checks be required for all gun purchases? What some Americans do not realize is that guns are constantly falling in the wrong hands of criminals and more often, the mentally ill. There are too many Americans loosing their lives because of this. Most of the people that are ineligible to purchase guns are able to because of the flaws in the universal background system or through private party sales, which do not initiate background checks. Shootings actually occur very frequently. Since 1982, there have been 61 mass shootings, all involving gun use. The United States also holds the record of having 15 of the nastiest 25 shootings. It is proven that more guns result in more murders. States with harsher laws on gun control do not have as many deaths from violence correlated to the use of guns. According to a map provided by The Washington Post, “…states which have one of three gun control restrictions in place – assault weapons’ bans, trigger locks, or safe storage requirements. Firearm deaths are significantly lower in states with stricter gun control legislation (Klein).” Seattle’s Mayor, Ed Murray states “Gun violence kills 86 Americans every day. It happens everywhere: in big cities, small towns, on our streets, schools, shopping malls, and places of worship (Klein).” It is apparent that individuals who have criminal backgrounds or who have a

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

Gun Control is a hot debate topic, where people have been divided into two different viewpoints. The majority of states have supported their colleges to carry guns in case of a mass shootout. While the majority of liberals and democrats oppose carrying guns on school property, some states like Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin, and Mississippi have already passed the law to allow students to carry concealed weapons on campuses to protect themselves. The majority of people present their arguments that Gun shouldn’t be allowed on campuses. A campus is a place where students gain knowledge. It is not a battlefield or a place where students should fear their classmates. These days’ people are being irrational about mass shootouts. Media also has a huge responsibility on this issue, and media has the power to provoke fear among people. There are many solutions to fix these problems. Deploying more security could be a solution; it would also create more jobs. Simply handing guns to teachers and students won’t solve the problem of mass shootouts. There might be some students or faculty members who are same minded as shooters. The other solution which could be effective is deploying more police officers onto campuses.

The issue of gun control continues to be a pressing issue today in American politics. Just recently, yet another gun massacre killed six innocent church-goers in Charleston, South Carolina. Not only does the issue of enacting stronger gun control laws have an emotional impact on many, but it also creates an ethical dilemma for politicians. As the National Rifle Association (NRA) has a strong influence over campaign finance and re-election, politicians face an ethical dilemma to either stand up for gun control and deal the possible ramifications from the NRA or to keep their mouths shut in regard to gun control and not risk losing their position in politics. Stronger gun control laws could prevent further deaths and would be beneficial overall. Gun control is

A poll by the Quinnipiac University in June 2017 shows that 94% of Americans support requiring background checks for all gun buyers. Additionally, a 2014 poll shows that 92% of gun owners, 92% of voters, and 86% of Republicans support background checks prior to all gun sales. America was founded on the principle of democracy as a place where every person’s opinion matters. We can’t ignore what 94 out of every 100 people want, which is universal background checks.

By no means should guns be outlawed or taken away from anyone. Should legally sold semi-automatic guns have the capability to become fully-automatic with little alterations required, probably not, but preventing dangerous people from acquiring these guns is the first step in the right direction. Those who have a criminal or mental illness history, should not be able to walk into a walmart and purchase a firearm as if it was a bag of chips. No, not everyone with a mental illness is dangerous, but many are willing to sacrifice their second amendment right if it means keeping their country safe. Yes, there are currently background check requirements in place for many retailers that sell firearms, however this does not mean that all of them have the same protocols or that they are without

Gun control has been a major issue in American politics for decades, despite the fact that the founding fathers made their views on the subject quite clear. George Washington once remarked that, “Firearms stand next in importance to the constitution itself.” The second amendment goes further, stating that every American has the legal right to own and bear arms. However, despite these clear statements, calls for gun control are ubiquitous and are now coming from politicians, businesses and even celebrities. Activists for gun control claim that stricter regulation and legislation to prevent law-abiding Americans from possessing firearms would reduce crime and result in a safer society. The realities are far different. Calls for gun control are resulting in economic loss, promoting a society that would cater to criminals, and contradict the legal framework of the United States of America.

Plaguing the nation, for quiet sometime, has been the issue of gun control. Whether you are for gun control, or against it, almost everyone has an opinion on it. One organization, Moms Demand Action, have released a series of ads expressing their views on the issue. Released in April 2013, was a series of print ads entitled “Choose One,” in which a child is shown holding an assault weapon which is juxtaposed to another child holding an item that is banned in schools, but is not harmful. As stated above, the ads were released in April 2013, which was four months after the Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting. It is no doubt that these ads were created in response to the shooting due to the location and theme of the ad. The specific ad that will be covered is the one that features a young girl holding an assault rifle, and the other girl holding a copy of ‘Little Red Riding Hood.’ The ad is meant to illustrate the absurdity of the lax laws regarding gun regulations. Moms Demand Action achieved their goal by presenting a thought-provoking and shocking ad.

Weapon is a very big problem in the U.S. Nowadays everyone can buy a gun easily and very often guns are falling into hands of people who should not have them. Because of this many innocent people are dying every day. To forbid the sale of guns is not solve the problem, but it should require more strict background checks for at least two reasons; to protect innocent people of being killed, and protect the potential owner of the gun from criminal

So much blood shed all because of lazy background checks.Thousands of people die every year due to illegal firearms and it’s shocking that guns aren't restricted which lets anybody get their hands on them.But on the other hand, many people in today’s society believe that it’s our God given right to bear arms and protect ourselves and our loved ones.