Gun Control Policy Paper

Running header: Policy

Policy Formation
Development of National Gun Control Policy
Catherine McManus
CJA 580
June 28, 2010
Charles Tucker

Policy Formation; Development of National Gun Control Policy The President has reviewed Great Brittan’s gun control policies that sparked interest for reform in America. England’s gun control policies extremely limited firearm possession. England requires a firearm license provided there are references given to justify the need of the rifle. Individuals or groups are allowed firearms for recreational sports such as hunting or gun collectors. England’s crime rate is significantly lower than the United States and the President felt the necessity to change US policy to reduce crime. According
The President must be able to justify the need for such drastic gun control changes and evaluate reasonable solutions to civil rights leaders who may think this policy is a violation of the Constitution. The President must understand the significant challenge involved with the proposed policy reform. He must be willing to accept these challenges whole-heartedly and commit to the time and energy required to move such life-altering policy. Though there will be avid supporters of the proposal, the President must prepare necessary defenses to address those opposing the
Predicted challenges include; 1) Obtaining political support. On the Federal level, this proposal will suggest a drastic change. Congressional members may not be able to find time to support such a large policy because of numerous elements involving policy development processes. To pass this proposal in the House and Senate, each political arena must find substantial state and community support of the proposal for it to succeed to become a Bill. 2) Should this proposal pass both the Senate and the House, the Bill must establish the same constructive elements as projected originally by the President. Due to the varied support systems, inconsistent elements relating to Freedom of Choice, US Constitution rights, and other individual and group freedoms granted through a multitude of laws passed in the history of the United States, statistical predictions to not predict such House and Senate approvals. 3) State legislators are more understanding of the wants and needs of the community they govern. Depending solely on location and community beliefs, legislators many not reinforce the need for this reformed policy based on the system set forth in the