Argumentative Essay: The Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act

Every time there is a tragic event such as a mass shooting, the idea of gun control becomes the number one topic of discussion. Many forms of gun control have been the result of a tragic event. The Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act of 1993, for example, is a result of the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan, which left James Brady with disabilities for the remainder of his life. Another example of post tragedy ideas for gun control came as the result of the attempted assassination of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. These would include expanding and strengthening the current background check system, as well as instituting federal laws against gun trafficking. Congresswoman Giffords would also like to receive federal funding to research the “Cause and Impact of Gun Violence”. The Brady Handgun Violence
Unlawful firearm purchasers could potentially purchase handguns, from a private seller, who is a licensed Curios and Relics collector. There are several firearms that meet the criteria stipulated by the ATF to be considered a Curios or Relic, including various sorts of automatic, semi-automatic, and assault rifles, as well as several types of handguns. Under this provision firearms that were manufactured 50 years or more ago, automatically qualify as a “Curios or Relic”.
January 8, 2011 is the day that Congresswoman Gabriele Giffords life took a traumatic turn. It was on that day the she was hosting her first “Congress on Your Corner” gathering in the Safeway parking lot in Casa Adobes, Arizona. Giffords Gunman Jared Loughner opened fire during the event striking Giffords in the head. During the attack on Giffords, six people were killed, and thirteen additional people were injured. Among those killed were federal District Court Judge John Roll, and nine year old Christina-Taylor