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    mother, a gun enthusiast, and taken several of her assault weapons, which he used in his Rampage (“Assault 5”). The importance of public safety has been an ongoing issue for as long as guns have been around. Mass shootings are a very sensitive topic amongst any form of government, local and national. Mass shootings are the “incident involving multiple victims of firearm-related violence”(“Assault 2”). These shootings are intentional and lead to the loss of many lives. The United States Government is looking

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    United States as a whole should be limiting gun ownership. However, the United States 2nd amendment was written in the sense that all Americans have a right to own a firearm as an essential liberty to protect from foreign invaders as well as government tyranny. “The Second Amendment protects an individual right to possess a firearm unconnected with service in a militia, and to use that arm for traditionally lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home” (Scalia). So, with the more laws that

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    We the negative team of ______ and ______ reject the resolution, ““Resolved: The United States federal government should significantly increase restrictions on the sales of firearms within the US.” Knoxville NEG CONSTRUCTIVE - updated 10/13 p.m. The second amendment is a right that should not be tarnished. People’s right to bear arms and their ability to purchase them should not be restricted, as it is the individual’s right to bear arms made undeniable by the U.S. Constitution. While there

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    protect others when there are firearms out there for anyone to

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    rights would be trampled, and personal safety removed. The answer to this heated debate of strict gun control laws is not to take them away; they are put into place with the intent to govern the safety of our society. The divide in the gun control debate is active with both the opposition and advocates of such laws. On the advocate's side for gun control laws, the idea remains that it is the government’s responsibility to “protect the lives, health, and safety of its people” (Carter 2017, 206). This

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    Gun Safety Course: Why Children Should Learn Firearm Safety According to the Washington Post, American children are nine times more likely to die from a gun accident compared to children in other countries. Gun safety is a hot topic that is constantly debated in the media between the differing viewpoints. However, raising gun safety awareness among children is something that every parent and responsible citizen can agree upon. Here are three reasons why children should learn firearm safety. https://www

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    Essay On Concealed Guns

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    Public Safety and Concealed Weapons Concealed handguns increase safety for the public when properly and effectively trained. However, faced with the call to reduce the number of weapons amongst the public comes due to concerns of public endangerment, excessive risk and improper handling. Yet in review of the statistics these concerns can be mitigated through diligent vetting, training, and the need for an annual qualification to maintain safety, reaction, while increasing responsibility. Handgun

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    Firearms in America In America there are two strong sides that are for and against the owning of firearms. I will refer to the side that is for firearms as the pro-gun side and antigun side for those who oppose firearms. In this paper I will discuss how firearms affect our lives here in America. I will inform you what a firearm is and how they are used. I will discuss whether owning a firearm is ever morally permissible. I hope that by the end of this paper that you will be able make your own decision

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    future lies with today 's firearms and tomorrow 's safety. Due to the recent disturbance of crimes on campuses, many people who favor firearms have suggested that both the teachers and students should be allowed to carry a concealed weapon on college campuses. Those who are for this could claim that their rights to bear arms have been infringed because many campuses refuse to allow weapons. It is not the right to bear arms which is in debate here, but whether or not firearms should be allowed at a college

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    Gun Violence

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    campuses have implemented a concealed-carry policy to ensure the safety of faculty and students. In the article, Students Oppose Concealed Weapons on Campuses, writer Justin Doubleday states that, so far, this year 19 states have introduced legislation to allow concealed carry on public-college campuses (DoubleDay). Even though students would feel a lot safer with carrying a firearm, college students should not be allowed to carry firearms on campus. because It would increase more violence on campus

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