Essay on Gun Control Laws

Pro Gun Control In the United States, there is approximately 88.8 guns per 100 people, which is the highest per capita in the world (ProGun.org). Due to gun violence, 306 people in America die every day (Brady Campaign). Pro gun control activists claim that gun laws are weak which causes a dramatic increase in deaths amongst the U.S. The nation has lifted gun laws in several states over the past two decades, and with the freedom caused a series of deadly shootings (LaFraniere and Palmer). Gun violence

Abstract: With mass shooting becoming more common, it is easy for politicians and the media to blame mental illness. They all use mental illness as grounds for stricter gun control laws. While some gun control laws are needed, mental illness in a very broad diagnosis to put restrictions on. By doing this the patient’s rights are being violated and the intentions of the Founding Fathers are being ignored. The main goal for mental health patients is seeking treatment, but with these restrictions,

reason why Americans own so many guns is because of the Second Amendment, which 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.” (Rauch) This amendment guarantees U.S. citizens the right to have firearms. Since this amendment is relatively vague, it is up for interpretation, and is often used by gun advocates to argue for lenient gun laws. Hence, gun control is a frequently discussed controversial

A gun has the capacity to convert a conflict into a serious crime. The power of a gun is vast. But it the power of the gun is appreciated in right hands. The effects of a gun can be cherished when it is used by right hands and with the right intention. The effects of the gun are condemned when it reaches in wrong hands. A gun can protect as well as end someone’s life. When it ends the life of a criminal, it is a sign of bravery but when it takes the lives of innocent people it is condemned. Therefore

Gun-control has been a controversy among Americans over the years and it has gotten to a point where it seems to divide Americans severely. It has been a controversy on whether or not the U.S. should establish tougher gun-control laws rather than preserve our current gun laws. The U.S. should establish a tougher gun-control laws in order to put a stop to gun violence. (Topic Sentence) In the debate article “Does the U.S. Need Tougher Gun-Control Laws?” it showed two different points of views on whether

strictest gun control laws in the world and yet, in 2012, Mexico had 11,309 gun murders compared to the United States that had 9,146 gun homicides” (Gun Control - ProCon.org). Today, many people are trying to get the United States to enforce stricter laws for gun control, just like Mexico. The government shouldn’t enact more gun control laws because of the second amendment, the need for self protection, and the proven fact that stricter gun control laws will not hinder criminals from using guns in illegal

States. With better gun control laws in effect these killings and murders would not have been possible. The government, the states, and the people all need to work together to come to a solution to prevent things like this in the future. Better gun control laws would mean less killings and murders happening around the world. Think of it like this, you at work and you get a call saying that there was a shooting at your family member’s job, or school, etc. With better gun control laws that call will never

Gun control is a major topic right now, everyone wants laws taken away, made stronger, even to take away gun rights away from citizens. If gun control laws are made stricter than what they already are, it can help mass shootings decrease. Russia’s gun laws are relatively strict; Russia’s gun regulation is strict considering they have many requirements to buy a gun. Residents must have a valid reason why he/she needs a firearm and must have evidence they have a good character. Gun regulation authorities

carried clubs. As time progressed the types of weapons changed. In the 20th and 21st centuries guns become a weapon of choice. Recently there have been bad actions made with guns; people are not being checked for licenses and registration when they buy guns. The second amendment guarantees the right to bear arms to all citizens, but stricter regulations are needed to protect people from criminals. Stricter laws would help keep citizens safe, and keep weapons from getting into the wrong hands. Often times

Stronger gun control laws should be enacted. Firstly, the murder rate in America will decrease. Secondly, there wouldn’t be so many gun attacks and suicides. The article “American deaths in terrorism vs. gun violence in one graph” by Julia Jones and Eve Bower shows how dangerous guns are now and how they are used for attacks rather than protection. To begin with, stronger gun control laws should be enacted because the murder rate in America will decrease. In the article, “American deaths