Gun control legislation

The debate over gun control has been a major topic in the United States for decades. The national government has not adopted a definitive position on the issue, even though there is legislation in existence which attempts to regulate the possession and use of firearms by individuals. There are many opinions as to whether or not individuals reserve the right to own guns, and whether or not the government has the Constitutional power to regulate the ownership and possession of guns by its citizens

Gun Control Is Needed Regulation of guns is a necessary action that needs to be taken in order to save lives. A good definition of gun control is needed to understand the sides and issues. Gun control is an effort to stop the rise in violent crime by strengthening laws on the ownership of firearms. Persons in the group against gun control believe that gun control is wrong, and that it is a violation of constitutional rights. Those in favor of gun control believe that gun control is good

shootings and the other alarming statistics of gun related crime in America. The discussion of gun rights leads to further conversations about gun control. Gun control is defined as the regulation of the purchase and ownership of firearms in an effort to reduce their criminal or unsafe use (Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia). This essay will address both sides of the issue, and also give an in depth analysis of America’s relationship with guns compared to other countries in the world. The

Gun Control vs Gun Rights: A Perpetual Debate In the light of the recent, tragic incidents of gun violence in the United States, such as those in San Bernardino and Las Vegas, the controversial issue of gun control has rekindled the grand debate of whether or not the government should enact stronger restrictions on guns to protect the public. This issue in recent years has become quite contentious as public opinion has balanced out to nearly 50/50. While restricting firearms may seem like a good

One characteristic of American culture trough out the years, has been its affinity for diverse weaponry, particularly guns. However, many do not realize that America’s relationship with guns is engraved into the very frames upon which the country was established. In the eightieth century, as a means for hunting and self-conservation during the American Revolutionary War and the American Indian War, it was established with the enactment of the American Constitution that “A well-regulated militia

Why is so difficult to pass gun laws in U.S.? With the increase in mass shootings that we have witnessed in the past decade, many have wondered why the U.S. has been unable to pass more strict gun control laws. There are several factors that might be involved in effectively implementing gun control in the United Staes. One important argument at the center of the discussion is the second amendment. Many people feel that the second amendment provides them with the constitutional right to bear arms

Modern America is torn between the majority who support gun legislation and the minority who fight radically against any form of change in the nation's stance towards gun control. Gun control has been a hotly debated topic in the United States of America for the past few decades. The fight stems from two separate interpretations of the 2nd 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

Opponents of gun control cite the Second Amendment as the most compelling defense for their argument. Those who oppose strict gun regulation fear that gun control will infringe upon, “law-abiding citizens' Second Amendment right to bear arms” (DiLascio). This is simply untrue. Article I, Section 8, Clauses 15 and 16 of the Second Amendment state that the Constitution gives Congress the ability to assemble a militia when national security is threatened and allows citizens to own firearms in order

mind and not a weapon. Imagine a world without guns. Unfortunately in the United States, this world has become unattainable, but stricter legislation on handguns would bring this ideal world one step closer. The handgun statistics in America speak for themselves. After comparing America’s statistics to those in other countries with stricter handgun legislation, it becomes clear that something must be done to fix the broken American system. In America, guns are too readily available to the public and

right to bear arms? Our second amendment right is something that I feel that most Americans would go to war over. I never grew up around guns, I have never held a gun, or discharged a gun. More importantly, I have never used a gun to protect me, my property or my family. This is why I fail to see the fascination people have with the right to own a gun, especially military grade firearms like assault rifles. “Assault rifles were designed to kill people and have no legitimate civilian purpose