Argumentative paper: Gun control

One of the most highly discussed issues in this country for the last few years and especially the last year has been gun control. More and more people have been asking questions along the lines of; should an individual be legally allowed to carry or own a firearm? Which firearm is best used in self defense? Will limiting the size of a magazine prevent future tragedies? Or, why does anyone need an “assault” rifle? It is a very important issue to be discussed, especially after the incidents that have occurred around the country where individuals have shot up movie theatres and schools. There are many arguments that will take place where people who are for gun control will say things such as; guns kill people and, if we regulate them so that only law enforcement were to have them, there would be no more gun crime. Myself and many patriots like me however, do not believe that to be the case. The second amendment to the Unites States Constitution states that, "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." The core principle of our nations founding is based upon the idea that every individual is guaranteed the right to personal protection of their lives and those of whom they love. Having that right comes with great responsibility, as well as having an expansive knowledge and respect for the firearm in which a person might own. Many people who have firearms in there household may or may not have the entire understanding on how to care and maintain there firearm. They may also not be fully aware of the dangers that a firearm may pose in the hands of a criminal or even a child. It is up to each individual person to ensure that they take the time to learn proper firearm safety and how to handle their firearm accordingly. With the introduction of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act in 1993, or the National Instant Criminal Background Check System