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    it be better to make Gun-control even more strict so that the deaths caused by gunshots could lower? So when people do bad, other people look for a solution on what to do and the idea that keeps getting tossed up is to make Gun-control more strict so it doesn't happen as often. But this shouldn’t be the case since there will always be gun violence. The issue isn't the gun, the issue is who wields it and uses for harm instead of protection. Then will this person who has a gun will he/she be mentally

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    With being at the heels of the Vegas mass shooting, the deadliest mass shooting in United States history, anti-gun advocates are out in full force. Being a gun owner myself, I am worried that my guns for hunting and self-defense are in jeopardy. The implementation of the controversial gun control concept has been casually taken part in a numerous amount of political debates throughout the course of time. If this act is potentially taken to action in the United States, it will stir up a large dispute

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    Gun violence has risen in America tremendously. According to the White House.com, Over the past decade in America, more than 100,000 people have been killed because of gun violence and millions more have been the victim of assaults, robberies, and other crimes involving a gun. (Office of the Press Secretary). The most recent case where a gun was used to carry out an act of violence was the Las Vegas shooting that took place on October 1st,2017. During a concert, perpetrator Stephen Paddock opened

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    unable to carry a gun once one has been “convicted felon within 5 yrs. of release or parole; sale, rental, lease, or gift to minor under 18 without parental consent; confined in penal institution.” (Texas Gun Control Laws) If someone is caught with a firearm near or around school grounds they are charged with a felony which is a serious crime not no slap on the wrist. Now the guns and ammo that someone is unable to have or carry in the state of Texas are the following “machine gun; short-barreled firearm;

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    Gun control is the set of laws and policies a country puts in place to regulate the manufacture, possession, sale, transfer, or use of firearms by civilians. Most countries will restrict the use of firearms with the exemption of those who get a permit. In is estimated that there are about 650 million civilians with guns. The United States civilians account for 270 million of theses guns. That is almost half the worlds guns in one country. At most illegal ownership of guns accounts for 1.4 percent

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    church leave all americans appalled and disgusted of the carnage.  No one deserves to die such a brutal, innocent death.  When things like this happen, we look for someone, something, anything to blame.  After every mass shooting comes the topic of gun control to the surface.  Many people want to blame things like 30 round magazines or semi automatic rifles.  In reality, what we really want to ban is violence, and murder, and insanity.  However, we don’t talk about that because deep down we

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    School should be a place of peace and opportunity, but gaps in the system of gun control threatens the safety of faculty and students. School shootings have killed a total of 297 lives, young and old (Slate Magazine). Gun control has been a continuous nationwide debate for many years. It seems that no one wants to take a stance against guns unless they are personally affected. In order to take control of the matter and prevent more incidents from continuing schools need to change. To achieve a safe

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    arms, but to what extent? Numerous loopholes now exist that allow for individuals with mental health issues or criminal records to purchase guns. For example, a gun purchased over the internet or from a private vendor at a gun show is exempt from background checks because neither instance does not necessarily require licensed gun sellers. Increasing amounts of gun violence affect citizens of the United States daily and this number will continue to expand until precautions are imposed. Society is culturally

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    Put Your Gun Down, So I Can Shoot You: Gun Control Doesn’t End Violence Imagine a woman being stalked by a predator outside of her home. Over a few days, she tells the police and files a report, but the problem persists. She fears for her life and tries to find a way to protect herself and her loved one. As a last resort, she travels to her local gun store because she needs to buy a gun for her safety. Unfortunately, the cashier explains that she’ll need to wait for her gun because there is a waiting

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    accident. The dialogue on firearm importance, becomes a more discussed topic everyday. We must be aware of the supporting and opposing arguments, for the better safety of our society currently. We must also be aware of the physiological needs after a gun related incident. The American Psychological Association mentions coping with the aftermath; discussing the event, turning away from news and gathering your emotions with a break, or even helping others do something good (Managing, “n.d.”). Firearm

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