Gun Control Act of 1968

The Brady Act The Brady Law was passed in February of 1994 in the name of James Brady, who was President Reagan's press secretary who was severely wounded by a bullet in the assassination attempt of Reagan in 1981. Since the enactment of the Brady Law, violent crimes committed with firearms have greatly reduced. In fact, from 1985 all the way up through 1993 the use of guns in crime was at an all time high. It was until the Brady Act was passed that the use of firearms in crimes decreased

The Brady Campaign was formed as an interest group to prevent gun violence. The movement's mission states that they want “a safer America for all of us that will lead to a dramatic reduction in gun deaths and injuries” (Brady). The campaign was formed in 1974 but under a different name. Dr. Mark Borinsky, victim of gun violence, founded The National Council to Control Handguns (NCCH). Then in 1980 the name changed to Handgun Control, Inc. The association's name was then changed again in 2001 to the

controversial problems. With strict gun control, Americans cannot feel safe, and to some the thought of not being able to use a firearm in self-defense is very frightening. We Americans should never have to be in fear of not being able to protect ourselves, especially in the comfort of our own home. How are strict gun control laws and regulations going to reach the estimated 65 million gun owners that own approximately 240 million firearms (Just Facts Gun Control)? The answer is simple, they can’t

The issue of gun control policy is an extremely controversial topic in this country. Ongoing mass shooting and gun violence happening across the country has not been enough to implement stricter gun control policy nationally. Individual opinions vary significantly, some call for strict gun control policies and some fear this will dismantle the second amendment right. Gun control policy has become a divisive political issue that politicians and people cannot come together to end gun violence. In order

_______ The Brady Campaign and the NRA provide evidence from opposing points of view on the success of the Brady Act. The Brady Campaign praises the Brady Act, providing statistics which they feel is hard proof that the Brady Act has reduced gun violence and gun related deaths. The NRA’s evidence paints a different picture. The NRA has provided statistics indicating the Brady Act and waiting periods had no effect on homicide and suicide rates across the country. The NRA firmly believes Instant

not have a gun. They have a gun in their hand and are pointing it at everyone in the room. Mentally unstable people or a criminal can get guns easily and they can harm people. It is not fair for someone to have to worry about getting hurt or killed when they go out. Gun regulation is the attempt to lower crime rate by tightening and creating laws on gun possession. Gun regulation is very important to understand because it is easy to obtain guns. It is easy for anyone to purchase a gun and experience

institute stricter gun laws continues to be an ongoing conversation throughout social media, the press, and within our governing bodies. But, since the approval of the Bill of Rights, gun laws have continued to be restricted in order to protect the lives of citizens who reside in America. The initial catalyst for more rigid gun laws was the horrific assassination attempt of Ronald Reagan, which also brought injury upon James Brady who, due to this incident, later became an advocate for gun laws. Ronald

2017 Gun Control versus Gun Rights Gun control is a controversial topic that is widely discussed in the United States. The call for gun control came during the 1960’s when many famous figures were assassinated. Today Gun Right’s Activist believes we should not infringe on the Second Amendment. While Gun Control Activist believe we should take precautions to protect people from gun violence. The republicans typically are against gun control while democrats are for gun control. Gun control is a hot

Gun control remains a moot point among many people today. With mass shootings that happen in our country, this question arises: can gun control stop shootings or does gun control promote shootings. History tends to repeat itself, so we need to take a trip to the past to solve this issue. Throughout history gun control has changed in many ways from registration/ background checks, the type of gun that can be purchased, and the age at which you can purchase types of firearms. Gun control started

like me and are for owning any gun you want. Others, unlike me, Gun control began originally around the early to mid 1930’s with the “tommy gun”, or the Thompson machine gun, invented by John Thompson (Auto Ordnance co.). The Thompson commonly seen in many movies about the mob, such as “The Godfather”, “Gangster Squad”, and “Bonnie and Clyde”, among others. In 1938, President Roosevelt jumped into a “New Deal” for crime, which is part of the National Firearms act of 1934 that imposes a two hundred