Out Of Control Vs Gun Control Essay
Andres Sandoval
Thibeault
English 3
14 January 2016
In Control or Out of Control
There is nothing scarier and threatening than a patriotic American with a shotgun. Since the constitution was created, it gave Americans the right to bare arms. However, many gun users are misusing weapons in an inappropriate manner and taking advantage of it for something really threatening for the population. Even though the Constitution states that people should have the right to bare arms, the United States should take action to prevent future threats to their citizens.
The Second Amendment of the United 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, …show more content…
Gun control can mean anything from government registration of firearms or to ban the manufacture, sale, or possession of certain types of firearms. Gun restrictions are needed for the safety for the people. According to the Brady Campaign, 31 Americans are murdered with guns every day and 151 are treated at a hospital. On average, 55 people kill themselves with a firearm and 46 people are shot or killed in an accident with a weapon. More than 200 million weapons in America have turned the entire country into a battle zone. Thousands of people who own guns are in the temptation to commit a crime. Some countries have banned assault weapons according to the Bustle Article but handguns are widely used and cheaper than assault weapons. Many firearms involved in crimes are cheap handguns called “Saturday Night Specials”. Many families own these types of handguns because they feel the need to protect themselves but eventually end up killing one another or use it for wrong doings. On December 14, 2012, twenty year old Adam Lanza killed his mother, Nancy Lanza, before killing twenty children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary in Connecticut. CNN stated that Nancy Lanza had purchased the weapons and that Adam Lanza was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Ever since the mass shooting, it has changed how people view guns. On Obama’s executive action on gun control, he said “Every time I think about those kids, it gets me mad," while pausing and wiping away tears. People take advantage of guns and use them for crimes such as stealing and rape. More gun control laws need to be passed to protect women against domestic violence and stalkers. Stricter restriction that surpass background checks are needed since criminals will find a way to access weapons. As said by the Gun Control Pro/Con website, “background checks are not required on all gun sales, so domestic abusers prohibited
Thibeault
English 3
14 January 2016
In Control or Out of Control
There is nothing scarier and threatening than a patriotic American with a shotgun. Since the constitution was created, it gave Americans the right to bare arms. However, many gun users are misusing weapons in an inappropriate manner and taking advantage of it for something really threatening for the population. Even though the Constitution states that people should have the right to bare arms, the United States should take action to prevent future threats to their citizens.
The Second Amendment of the United 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, …show more content…
Gun control can mean anything from government registration of firearms or to ban the manufacture, sale, or possession of certain types of firearms. Gun restrictions are needed for the safety for the people. According to the Brady Campaign, 31 Americans are murdered with guns every day and 151 are treated at a hospital. On average, 55 people kill themselves with a firearm and 46 people are shot or killed in an accident with a weapon. More than 200 million weapons in America have turned the entire country into a battle zone. Thousands of people who own guns are in the temptation to commit a crime. Some countries have banned assault weapons according to the Bustle Article but handguns are widely used and cheaper than assault weapons. Many firearms involved in crimes are cheap handguns called “Saturday Night Specials”. Many families own these types of handguns because they feel the need to protect themselves but eventually end up killing one another or use it for wrong doings. On December 14, 2012, twenty year old Adam Lanza killed his mother, Nancy Lanza, before killing twenty children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary in Connecticut. CNN stated that Nancy Lanza had purchased the weapons and that Adam Lanza was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Ever since the mass shooting, it has changed how people view guns. On Obama’s executive action on gun control, he said “Every time I think about those kids, it gets me mad," while pausing and wiping away tears. People take advantage of guns and use them for crimes such as stealing and rape. More gun control laws need to be passed to protect women against domestic violence and stalkers. Stricter restriction that surpass background checks are needed since criminals will find a way to access weapons. As said by the Gun Control Pro/Con website, “background checks are not required on all gun sales, so domestic abusers prohibited