Argumentative Essay: Gun Laws Are Not The Answer

Gun Laws are not the Answer The controversial debate of gun control at the national and state level is magnified after every tragic shooting. One of the more recent attacks occurred when James Holmes opened fire in a movie theatre killing twelve American citizens and injuring fifty-eight others (Krouse, 2012). This debate has evolved into quite a heated debacle because many citizens believe firearms should be banned due to episodes such as the movie theater incident. This leads to discussion of the Bill of Rights’ Second Amendment. Written in 1789, this document 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 infringed” (Madison, 1789, p. 1). According to this amendment, except in some cases, Americans need and have the right to own firearms for law abiding purposes. Many gun law proponents believe the amendment is obsolete and more “modern” regulations should be enforced. Gun laws are not the answer to a safer country. Restricting the ownership of weapons will have a negligible
It is a heated debate as to whether more gun laws need to be enforced in order to promote a safer culture in the United States. Gun Laws are not the answer to a safer nation. It is not the majority of American who are naive to firearms; it is the minority. Therefore America should enforce gun classes, background checks and eliminate the “gun show loophole.” By making these three changes, America can respect the majority, who are entitled to own a weapon for law abiding purposes, and minimize the amount of murders from the minority. America is a place where freedom of choice has always been protected, and the case for gun ownership is no exception. As a country we must assume responsibilities of our freedoms and wisely regulate them so that all citizens have the opportunity to pursue life, liberty and