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    Americans, we have seen lots of violence with guns that has affected so many people due to people’s actions with guns. People who caused violence with guns will create problems with trusting people because you do not know who they are and what their intentions are. Gun violence against people carries great consequences because the actions of those people who choose to cause harm to others do not clearly think of the long-term damage guns cause. Gun control is also defined as a security issue, an instruction

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    given more laws is simply because by doing this, it would reduce the amount of all kinds of gun related deaths. By implementing more laws such as background checks, which is pretty much the seller checking your history (criminal history, drug use, family members…etc) which will reduce the amount of deaths caused by firearms by 56.9%. Background checks on ammunition could reduce the deaths by 80.7% and gun identification requirements could reduce by 82.5% according to Mar. 10, 2016 Lancet study. Someone

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    Americans own approximately 270 million guns, which gives America the highest rate of gun ownership with, 89 guns for every 100 people (Carp). From this shocking statistic, many can see how difficult it would be to put regulations on guns that American citizens already own. A limited number of American citizens are looking for Congress to pass national legislation to put bans on certain guns that many American citizens already own. Gun regulations should not get put in action, because federal officials

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    Gun control can be used as gun restrictions to certain people, stronger use of background checks, and even banning certain guns. But why implement this on people who have the right to bear arms as stated in the United States Constitutional amendment? Many people believe that this will prevent mass shootings and lower the crime rate involved with guns. This isn't true and will not work out as there will always be criminals out there that will find ways to obtain weapons. Gun control wouldn't have

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    number of guns increased, the gun violence decreased since 1990s. This happens because during 20 century, people had different mind and they were alcked of sense of security. But now the society has changed. Although there are criminals existed, there are more good people, therefor gun control don’t need to be stricter. There were people died because of guns, but a lot of them were suicides, so there should not be more gun control or banning guns because guns can protect innocent people, guns are just

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    Gun control is a serious national issue that results in tens of thousands of deaths and injuries annually. It is an issue that has plagued the minds of many for years. Americans own 48% of the estimated 650 Million civilian owned guns in the worldwide. With that 31,000 deaths in America are the result of gun violence in America. Gun violence are to be blamed for so many violent crimes in U.S.,but we need to change to make U.S. safer. More gun control laws would reduce gun deaths. “Beyond [the

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    Some of the problems with gun laws is that they’re not tough enough and that much violent crimes in America are because anyone can get there hands on guns, and they need to be changed to make it harder for Americans to purchase handguns, carry them as concealed weapons and better protect themselves and have more strict background checks and interviews on the buyer. Concealed- carry, 2nd Amendment, Mental Health, Background Checks, and Self Defense are important to gun control so that we can still keep

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    effects of gun control laws have been extensive and far-reaching though they don’t altogether deter people from acquiring a firearm. The Brady Handgun Control Act made it increasingly more difficult and trying process to purchase and own a gun. Gun control advocates say this is not enough, that although firearm related incidents have declined since its enactment tougher laws are needed or more acts of firearm violence will continue to plague the nation. Pro-gun advocates see gun control laws as only

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    The concern about gun violence in the United States is at an all-time high. Reports of mass shootings all across the states seem to be more reoccurring. This is all due to the fact that guns are allowed to be owned by American citizens. By having this, many people and children are in danger of being a victim of gun violence. Therefore, American citizens should not own firearms because it can cause misfortunes to themselves, children and, their community. To begin with, this whole situation started

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    Gun control is an important topic of discussion stirring up controversy and debates in the United States of America today. With the increased number of shootings in the U.S, such as the Charleston church shooting in South Carolina and the elementary school shooting in Connecticut, tensions around gun control are heightened. Government officials are split on the issue, with pro-gun control politicians lobbying for legislation on firearm bans and anti-gun control officials fighting for American citizens’

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