The Pros And Cons Of Gun Control

It is sometimes hard to think about but there are people in this world that would threaten or harm us. Some of them do not even have a reason to cause harm. There has been plenty of mass shootings throughout our nation. These mass shootings have caused people to question whether the second amendment is the cause. Some people believe that the second amendment provides too much freedom when it comes to owning a gun. The second amendment 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, shall not be infringed." This amendment entitles people to obtaining a gun legally for whatever reason.

I Believe that people have a right to self defense. There is no way to entirely stop people that obtain a firearm legally from using it to murder another person. For instance if someone breaks into a stranger's house with a gun they instantly have the upper hand if the homeowner does not also own a gun. But if they possess a gun now there is an equal playing field. Take away Americans rights to own a gun then we take away their right to protect themselves and their families. Some people believe that protection is what we have the police for. If someone breaks into your house
“If someone is holding a gun to your head and you have a gun on your belt it is not going to do you any good because the person would react to you drawing the gun out”. However true this may be would it not be good to at least have the option to retaliate instead of feeling completely submissive and helpless? Knowing you have a gun can ease your mind knowing that if you can just get your hands on it it would be a fair fight. For me just having that as an option would be enough. Taking away our right to have an option to defend ourselves would be leaving us vulnerable. It would make those who have guns superior to those who have to look towards other means to protect