Arguments Against Gun Control
Maggie Cole
Mrs. Schuette
12 February 2014
English 9B
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In 2008, sixty seven percent of murders were committed in the United States with guns, sixty seven percent is 10,886 out of 16,272 crimes that involved guns. (Agresti, James D) More gun control could decrease that number significantly. Gun constrictions will not hinder Americans hunting or hobbies, it will help stop the shooter from getting guns. Even though people think that guns are not a problem, there needs to be more restrictions on guns because it would decrease shootings and mass murders, it would reduce deaths and injuries associated with guns, and civilians do not need semi-automatic weapons.
Opponents will argue against having more gun restrictions. Some of the things …show more content…
Supporters of gun control reform say, “The high rate of violent shootings in the United States can be traced to the country’s lax stance on gun legislation.” ("Gun Control Reform.") If there were bans on certain weapons a shooter will not have access to gun they want or have already used. “Since the current laws are too lax, it allows dangerous people to acquire deadly weapons with little or no hindrance. ("Update: Gun Control.") If the country had stricter laws against some guns or stricter background checks there could be a decrease in gun violence. Therefore putting restrictions on guns will save lives of American citizens and decrease …show more content…
In 2004, 8,299 homicides were committed with handguns. (Agresti, James D) Assault weapons are military style weapons that were made to kill multiple people and have no civilian purpose. ("Assault Weapons.") Even a gun that can seem as harmless as a handgun could be used to murder multiple people if it falls in the wrong hands. “In 1989, under the authority of the Gun Control Act, President George H. W. Bush imposed a ban on imported assault weapons that were not suitable for or easily convertible to sporting purposes.” ("Assault Weapons.") This applies to today’s guns, if the gun is not suitable for sporting purposes, civilians do not need that gun. Many major famous mass shootings were committed using legal military style weapons in the hands of shooter, examples include Sandy Hook and Aurora Colorado. ("Assault Weapons.") Mass shootings in American schools are becoming more popular. In March of 1998 four girls and a teacher were shot to death and ten people were wounded when two boys, ages 11 and 13, opened fire at a school in Jonesboro, Arkansas using semi-automatic weapons. ("America's blind spot.") If young boys ages 11 and 13 can get semi-automatic weapons and wound multiple people, an experienced criminal would have no problem with the same task. All in all, civilians do not need any sort of semi-automatic or military-style
Mrs. Schuette
12 February 2014
English 9B
TITLE
In 2008, sixty seven percent of murders were committed in the United States with guns, sixty seven percent is 10,886 out of 16,272 crimes that involved guns. (Agresti, James D) More gun control could decrease that number significantly. Gun constrictions will not hinder Americans hunting or hobbies, it will help stop the shooter from getting guns. Even though people think that guns are not a problem, there needs to be more restrictions on guns because it would decrease shootings and mass murders, it would reduce deaths and injuries associated with guns, and civilians do not need semi-automatic weapons.
Opponents will argue against having more gun restrictions. Some of the things …show more content…
Supporters of gun control reform say, “The high rate of violent shootings in the United States can be traced to the country’s lax stance on gun legislation.” ("Gun Control Reform.") If there were bans on certain weapons a shooter will not have access to gun they want or have already used. “Since the current laws are too lax, it allows dangerous people to acquire deadly weapons with little or no hindrance. ("Update: Gun Control.") If the country had stricter laws against some guns or stricter background checks there could be a decrease in gun violence. Therefore putting restrictions on guns will save lives of American citizens and decrease …show more content…
In 2004, 8,299 homicides were committed with handguns. (Agresti, James D) Assault weapons are military style weapons that were made to kill multiple people and have no civilian purpose. ("Assault Weapons.") Even a gun that can seem as harmless as a handgun could be used to murder multiple people if it falls in the wrong hands. “In 1989, under the authority of the Gun Control Act, President George H. W. Bush imposed a ban on imported assault weapons that were not suitable for or easily convertible to sporting purposes.” ("Assault Weapons.") This applies to today’s guns, if the gun is not suitable for sporting purposes, civilians do not need that gun. Many major famous mass shootings were committed using legal military style weapons in the hands of shooter, examples include Sandy Hook and Aurora Colorado. ("Assault Weapons.") Mass shootings in American schools are becoming more popular. In March of 1998 four girls and a teacher were shot to death and ten people were wounded when two boys, ages 11 and 13, opened fire at a school in Jonesboro, Arkansas using semi-automatic weapons. ("America's blind spot.") If young boys ages 11 and 13 can get semi-automatic weapons and wound multiple people, an experienced criminal would have no problem with the same task. All in all, civilians do not need any sort of semi-automatic or military-style