Gun Control Controversy
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.
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While there have been over 25 mass public shootings from 2009 to 2014, overall violent crime and gun crime in the U.S. has dropped since the early 1990s, even though the number of firearms has increased by about 10 million every year. (Time) Gun control laws do not discourage crime; gun ownership discourages crime. ”States with the largest increases in gun ownership also have the largest drops in violent crime”(John R.Lott,Jr.). In 2014 a Pew Surveyed showed 57% of people believe that owning a gun protects them from being victimized. Guns don't kill people, people kill people. “In New York and New Jersey ,which have some of the strictest laws in the country, more than two-thirds of guns tied to criminal activity were traced to out-of-state purchases in 2014(New York Times).”Stricter gun control laws or restrictions do not stop purchasing firearms or criminal activity. More gun control laws do not need to be established, more education and gun safety should be enforced to prevent less accidental injuries and deaths. "Whether in the field, at the range or in the home, a responsible and knowledgeable gun owner is rarely involved in a firearms accident of any kind."(The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, Inc.).That is proof and studies to show that will just a little knowledge you can prevent accidental injuries and
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While there have been over 25 mass public shootings from 2009 to 2014, overall violent crime and gun crime in the U.S. has dropped since the early 1990s, even though the number of firearms has increased by about 10 million every year. (Time) Gun control laws do not discourage crime; gun ownership discourages crime. ”States with the largest increases in gun ownership also have the largest drops in violent crime”(John R.Lott,Jr.). In 2014 a Pew Surveyed showed 57% of people believe that owning a gun protects them from being victimized. Guns don't kill people, people kill people. “In New York and New Jersey ,which have some of the strictest laws in the country, more than two-thirds of guns tied to criminal activity were traced to out-of-state purchases in 2014(New York Times).”Stricter gun control laws or restrictions do not stop purchasing firearms or criminal activity. More gun control laws do not need to be established, more education and gun safety should be enforced to prevent less accidental injuries and deaths. "Whether in the field, at the range or in the home, a responsible and knowledgeable gun owner is rarely involved in a firearms accident of any kind."(The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, Inc.).That is proof and studies to show that will just a little knowledge you can prevent accidental injuries and