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    Guns all around the world have done harm to people such as killing them, but has also saved the lives of people as a use of protection, which is why I believe that guns should not be taken away all together. It is in my hope that I can get people to understand that guns have a meaning behind them both good and bad and that regulations within the gun control need to be set in place. A safety and mandatory training should be in place for anyone who is purchasing a gun. To be able to get a gun or firearm

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    have explored how to reduce un-safe behaviours and teach safety skills in children but many methods have proven ineffective (Dowswell, Towner, & Jarvis, 1996). Unintentional injuries are still a significant health problem for children therefore; safety remains a very important topic to research (Peden, 2008). All the studies we will explore aim to utilize behavioural skills training (BST) combined with in situ training, to increase safety skills and thus reduce dangerous behaviours. Himle, Miltenberger

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    Pro Gun Control Debate: Our Right to Safety Many arguments for and against gun control in our country revolve around the second amendment. Unfortunately the majority of those arguments are based on an individual’s perception of what the second amendment means. The second amendment was adopted into the United States Bill of Rights in 1791, which was 222 years ago. The second amendment states, “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of free State, the right of the people to keep

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    required to complete training and education because this would reduce the number of irresponsible gun owners and handgun-related mishaps. We require registration and licensing to operate a motor vehicle because they are inherently dangerous to operate. Vehicle registration includes proving that vehicles meet safety specifications. Licensing includes proving that the applicant has attended required safety and skills courses and proven competency on the road. While specific requirements may vary from

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    the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the United States experiences epidemic levels of gun violence, claiming over 30,000 lives annually. For every person who dies from a gunshot wound, two others are wounded. In America, there are approximately 270 million firearms possessed by civilians, and only 897,000 carried by police. Every year, approximately 100,000 Americans are victims of gun violence. In addition to those who are killed or injured, there are countless others whose lives are

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    presented throughout the article. Some of the proposals consisted of consistent monitoring of every gun dealerships across the US, licensing and training of all potential gun owners, safety mechanism to prevent accidental shootings, and regulations for private gun sales. • Currently the ATF is underfunded, understaffed, and severely restricted on their efforts to crack down on illegal sales of guns through gun dealerships. • Licensing and training follows the same protocol as those used for acquiring

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    injuries, occur each year from a curious child finding a relatives gun and the weapon discharges while in possession of the child. Moreover, many adolescents with access to unsecured guns commit suicide each year. What if there was a technology that could prevent many of these atrocities from occurring? Well, the technology already exists and it is commonly referred to as a ‘smart gun.’ This paper explores a brief history of the ‘smart gun’ technology, advantages and disadvantages of the technology

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    Guns and Violence Essay

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    Guns and violence have some long lasting effects on not only the crime rate, but the rights that people have to own guns themselves. Even though the violence is a factor in why many believe that guns should be banned, guns should be allowed and not banned because they should be allowed because of the laws and the rights of citizens allow them there rights. The ethics and laws that occur with the current and enduring debates are another meaningful point. As Supreme Court Cases rage on about how a

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    there are a number of hunting safety tips that you will need to follow. Below is a list of ATV safety tips while hunting: Wear A Helmet You will need to make sure that you wear a helmet while you are driving an ATV. A helmet will cut your chances of suffering a serious head injury if you are involved in an accident while you are driving. Make sure that the helmet is the appropriate size. Do Not Shoot From Your Vehicle This is one of the most important ATV safety tips. Not only is it illegal to

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    the headlines have included gun violence tragedies that have shattered the country. Reports about firearms are often negative, though, you have to remember that a gun is machine, a machine that sneaked its way into the constitution, allowing citizens the right to bear arms. But all those negative headlines have got the world wondering whether an increase in regulations will really do the trick of terminating the violence. I find myself with many others, in between safety and holding on to what is my

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