Gun Laws Essay

“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 fringed” (Cohen 1). Gun control is an extremely controversial topic. With all the violence and trouble guns cause it is easy to want to take away guns and establish a more secure gun control law or act, but what would America be if Americans took away the very thing that helped build our country. Guns, all forms, are a major part of American History. If it were not for guns America may still be under European control. History is not the only thing that would be affected, entertainment and movies (TV series) such as Gun Smoke and Bonanza could have been classic soap operas instead of action Wild West shows.
Indiana gun laws state persons now must give their name, address, occupation, age, race, nationality, criminal record (if any), height, weight, and reason for applying for a license to carry (1). When applying for a license to carry a higher law enforcement will be contacted to check on the applicant’s social and moral statue (Indiana Gun Laws 1). All information and a finger printing of an applicate will be sent to Indiana State Police Superintendent (Indiana Gun Laws 2). A license to carry in Indiana, by Indiana State Gun Laws, is valid for four years starting on the date it was issued or, if an applicant choses they may apply for an unlimited license, it is a lifetime license
“To date, the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) has prevented more than two million convicted felons and other prohibited purchasers from buying guns” (Universal Background Checks 1). When prohibited buyers know background checks are likely they most likely will not try to buy a gun (Universal Background Checks 1). Background checks are very through and ask many questions most would deem irrelevant. Name, address, occupation, age, race, nationality, criminal record, height, weight, and reason for applying are all required when applying (Indiana Gun Laws