The History of Gun Control Laws in the United States One of the most controversial issues in our society is gun control regulation. Gun control refers to restrictions or limits on possession, production, importation, shipment, sale, and/or guns by private citizens. There is an extreme amount of violence associated with guns that is increasing every year. Back in history when gun control laws and the second amendment was created, they didn’t have the huge fright that Americans have today of people constantly killing other people every day. Though, some people feel that it isn’t guns that kill people, it is the peoples fault. There are many questions that arise concerning who should be able to own guns and how those guns are obtained.…
As Barack Obama once said “My biggest frustration so far is the fact that this society has not been willing to take some basic steps to keep guns out of the hands of people who can do just unbelievable damage...This is becoming the normal.We should be ashamed ”(Obama). All around America many people are killed by gun violence.The issue of gun control has taken place in America for many years now.Now gun control has got out of hand.Due to the amount of gun violnece in the United States,the government has evrey right to dictate to citizens that they should not be allowed to own guns.…
Alex Thammavongsa GE 217 11/26/12 Final Paper: Argument Against Gun Control The argument on firearm regulation has been a heated discussion for many years. On one side of the debate, we have people in favor placing restrictions on guns, while, on the opposite end of the spectrum, we have people fighting the regulation of guns. People in favor gun restrictions believe gun control can reduce crime ,while, the people against gun control believe having the right to bear arms is an effective crime deterrent. I believe that every law abiding citizen should be able to carry a gun and defend themselves against people who intend to harm them.Gun control laws are simply ineffective and they have an adverse effect on crime. Instead of reducing crime, gun control laws just simply take guns out the hands of good people and puts the guns into the hands of the bad guys.…
So why is gun control such a hot debate? Perhaps to answer this question it would be important to look at some key statistics concerning handguns in our society. In this nation, where nearly half of all US households own at least one gun, nearly 30,000 people die from a gunshot each year (Dahl). From this alone it is no wonder gun control is such an important issue, however as bad as this may seem, the number of firearm related incidents have decreased over the years. In the early 1990’s the number of people killed or wounded by firearms soared. Since 1993 however the US has seen a steady drop in deaths due to firearm…
Gun Control: The Battle Rages On With the Second Amendment giving American citizens the rights to bear arms, and approximately fifty percent of Americans owning some form of a firearm, issues involving the ownership and possession of guns have led to heated debates in American society. Most notably is the issue of gun control. Many feel that the some form of gun regulation is necessary in order to lower the level of gun related violence in the country. On the other hand, the opponents of gun control feel that it would be an infringement on their second amendment rights. The outcome and extent of gun control has strong political implications because it basically determines the present day meaning of the Second Amendment. While each side has strong points to their arguments, one quote by writer Michael Warfel basically sums up the need for gun control. He writes, “An individual’s right to own and bear arms must be balanced by the greater social needs of a society” (Warfel, 2000, p. 18). Today, based on the number of crimes and violent acts committed with guns, society needs more 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.…
Gun Control In America guns have been a part of the country’s society since its birth. Throughout history the citizens of the US have used firearms to protect the nation, protect their families, to hunt for food and to engage in sporting activities. The issue of Guns and gun control takes on a proportion of extreme magnitude. Weighing the rights and liberties of the individual against the welfare and safety of the public has always been a precarious balancing act. In the United States, gun control is one of these tumultuous issues that has both sides firmly entrenched in their positions. Those parties in favor of gun ownership and the freedom to use and keep arms, rely on the fact that the provision for such rights is enshrined in their constitution. In this climate of growing violence, rife with turmoil and crime, gun advocates feel more than ever that their position is justified. As citizens of the “Land of the Free” possessing a gun is a fundamental right, and may even be a necessity. Anti- gun lobbyists point to the same growing violence and gun related crimes in an effort to increase the control of firearms sales and regulations.…
Gun Control The gun control debate in the US is often contentious and politically divisive. And with upcoming elections always looming in the near future, we will continue hearing a great deal from the media as well as politicians about what should or should not be done about “too many guns” in our society. Unfortunately, too many Americans do not take time to truly understand the issues and the reasoning behind both sides of the controversy. To help get a clearer perspective of the problem, there are two very short, but well written pro/con pieces, regarding the debate, by Mitch Albom and Thomas Sowell. Each presents his own rationale for what should be done about gun control.…
Gun control in America should be limited based on second amendment rights that allow US citizens to protect themselves against their own government and in a private manner and limited changes in behavior by enforcing stronger laws. There has been controversy about gun control due to the recent public mass shootings and crime in our country. While stats can be used to persuade one way or another, true examination of mass shootings do not support arguments that ability to acquire guns is the true issue. In reviewing the position of the second amendment rights and facts related to private gun ownership and public mass shootings, research does not support increased regulations on guns as a means to reduce crime in the US.…
On December 15 1791 the right to bear arms was adopted in the United States Constitution. When the founding fathers were sitting around the table discussing the options for gun laws they were surrounded by a society that required guns to be the right of everyone. England and the separatist Americans were in a violent conflict that resulted in many civilian casualties. Cities were always under threat from aboriginal raids. The continental army was new and untrained. The people could hardly feel safe under their protection. Another thing to remember was slavery still dominated the cultures of many colonies. In the south, slaves often outnumbered the American citizens. What was to stop the slaves from rebelling and killing their cruel owners?…
Gun control has been a major debate in the U.S., especially after all the mass shootings that have taken place. Gun control advocates believe that the government should carry out stricter gun laws to prevent more shootings. People who opposed to gun control think that harsher gun laws will not affect the amount of gun crimes in the United States, and they believe it is unconstitutional. Gun laws should be heavily enforced because of mass shootings, the possibility of it falling into the wrong hands, and other countries’ gun laws.…
Gun control has been a highly controversial issue in the United States for the past several decades. From assassinations to mass shootings, every time guns and violence comes together the issue resurfaces. Should the nation act on stricter gun control laws and regulations? Can people be trusted to own a gun, that they will use it responsibly? The nation is truly divided on the topic of gun control, both sides having strong beliefs.The Constitution of The United States of America allows citizens the right to bear arms. In the past years there have been many instances of violent crimes on college campuses. Many people who are against…
The Gun Control Debate Amanda Dunaway April 22, 2013 University of Phoenix BCOM275 Stephen Goodman…
Enforcing Gun Control Gun control is a discussion that many people feel differently about. There are many articles that talk about the importance of gun control to keep guns out of people’s hands that are unstable dangerous. In the article, “The Case for Gun Control,” written by Fareed Zakaria, he talks about the history of guns. In this article the author writes about how the U.S. has more crime and more citizens own firearms than any other countries. The article, “U.S. ‘model’ for Gun Control,” by Susan Haigh, she writes about the recent Newton school shooting and how the Connecticut government needs to pass a bill to have better gun controls. An article written by Jamelle Bouie featured in The Daily Beast, also talks about the Sandy Hook shooting and how gun controls may take years for new bills to pass just like gay marriage. Brian Witte wrote the article, strict gun control measure passes in Maryland, where he talks about a law was passed in Maryland supporting more control for guns. All these articles talk about how there are going to be tighter laws on guns where the government will be looking into people’s backgrounds and limiting the amount of ammunition that someone can buy. There needs to be stricter guns controls so that people can be safe without having to carry their own guns all the time.…
“Gun control” is a phrase that means different things to different people. It has been a serious topic of debate that this author now intends to prove as being right or wrong. There is no in-between on this issue. Both sides have received adequate attention and will be treated in an objective manner.…