In America there is 89 firearms per 100 people (Moore) so it is safe to say most people will come in contact with a firearm in their life time. But when you do will you know how to handle the situation? Guns can be deadly when abused and used incorrectly. There is a way to reduce the unnecessary deaths. Firearm safety is the important piece in reducing the deaths and firearm abuse and it should be made mandatory in schools. The first step in making firearm safety mandatory in school is to find programs
Guns and violence have some long lasting effects on not only the crime rate, but the rights that people have to own guns themselves. Even though the violence is a factor in why many believe that guns should be banned, guns should be allowed and not banned because they should be allowed because of the laws and the rights of citizens allow them there rights. The ethics and laws that occur with the current and enduring debates are another meaningful point. As Supreme Court Cases rage on about how a
Firearm safety is a controversial topic in America attributable to the several accidents that involve firearms. The main cause of an accident or death when operating a firearm is a accidental discharge. Several safety procedures and courses may prevent this from happening. Firearm safety and the education behind it is important and necessary in decreasing the several accidents and deaths in America. Guns are not toys and everyone should have proper gun safety before handling or possessing a firearm
to regulate purchasing firearms. This strong debate pushes many
someone’s first thought when they hear the word firearm? Fear, safety, pride, unfairness, or other conflicting emotions. The topic of firearms not only in Colorado, but also in the United States has always been a controversial problem. People want safety; it is when fear overrides this instinct that problems arise. A current problem that is presenting itself in the United States is whether or not firearms safety should be taught in school. A firearm is a pistol, rifle, or any other portable gun. This
Gun safety is a subject that has been a main topic in the past few years among many, especially within politics. It is something that has become a substantial topic in the past few years due to many shootings and accidents that have occurred with today’s youth. It is a topic that needs to be addressed. Gun safety is very important in the matters of teaching people that firearms are not a toy. One should always treat the gun like it is loaded. Too many people choose to play around with guns by swinging
Prevention: Making Gun Safety a Priority for America's Children According to a study of emergency room data, more than seven thousand children are hospitalized each year due to accidents or injuries from guns; approximately six percent of them do not survive their injuries (Miller, 2014). Gun owners have a responsibility to ensure that their firearms are appropriately stored and secured in order to keep them out of the hands of children. There are several different ways to secure firearms, such as trigger
citizens who already own guns. Pro-gun pushers look to keep the rights as they were written in the U.S. Constitution or as close to it as possible. Some new standards and regulation are as far astray that most citizens will take. Psyche evaluations, firearm safety classes, and of course background checks should be implemented to all those who wish to acquire any type of gun. Many police services require a psyche evaluation from any job seeking persons. It would only be fair to do
life of innocent civilians mercilessly, have shaken our communities and forced us to take a different approach when it comes to gun safety. Gun control has been the topic of many heated debated in recent years. We have, as a nation, become so accustomed to firearms in our everyday lives whether for protection, hunting, or self-defense, that we have forgotten that firearms are dangerous and deadly weapons. The second amendment of the Constitution grants all individuals the right to bear arm; however
Should College Students Be Allowed To Carry Firearms On Campuses? The Senate recently passed a Bill whether to allow college students to carry concealed weapons on community college campuses and universities; the author of the Bill, Senator Brian Birdwell, stated a concern of the student’s safety while learning, exploring, and/or living on campus. Although it is stated in the second amendment that, “A well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People
The art of firearms evidence collection has been around since the creation of firearms; however, there have been many scientific breakthroughs that have streamlined investigative techniques. Firearms evidence collection is a very important step in solving a crime, and proving guilt to a jury. The key steps in the process of firearms evidence collection are safety procedures, crime scene procedures, collection of evidence, packaging of evidence, and the analyzing of collected evidence. Successfully
reduce the number of guns being issued to citizens of the United States of America is to require background checks. Background checks are performed on some weapons but they want a full background check for felonies, mental issues, proper classes, safety precautions to name a few. Background checks would make sure that if you have any type of police record you will be given a second look and make sure that you are fit to own a gun. (Asa Best) If you have a record this does not mean that you will not
weight to the title. Interestingly enough, not everyone should have a firearm at your side to defend yourself. It is important to possess the adequate knowledge of what the laws allow when carrying a concealed firearm. When in possession of a weapon, the person must know when and where it is legal to carry; the same applies to when it appropriate to utilize the firearm for self-defense. Becoming accustomed to having a firearm will ensure that there is no reason to be questioned as a responsible
building ("History of Hunting and Trapping"). In the fourteenth century firearms appeared in Europe, the inaccuracy of the early guns along with the noise and smoke they produced would have made them less useful than bows or crossbows as hunting weapons. Guns were restricted to use for only bird hunting until the end of the seventeenth century. Around the 1700’s flint lock guns were designed to shoot birds on the wing. ("Firearms”). Birds and smaller animals were frequently hunted with balls of clay
for stronger gun control or just no guns at all. Side A follows the more traditional conservative beliefs. Southern states believe guns are an essential right, to protection and freedom. Thousands are killed every year because of improper use of firearms. In the U.S there are massive debates on whether or not guns need to be more regulated and restricted. President Barack Obama has even gone as far as issuing executive actions in order to regulate guns more. Obama decided to do this because of Congress’
article also states, “The places with the highest crime rates are the major cities where strict gun control laws have been passed.” (18 L.K.G.F.). When people have firearms, the country is a much safer place. Criminals think more of their actions and their outcomes, and decide not to mess with someone who owns and is carrying a firearm on their
In the United States of America, there is much debate about the effectiveness and practicality of concealed firearms. Many citizens today are trying to support their claim with old, outdated evidence and targeted research to attempt to prove a point, but can not escape the truth. Although Concealed firearms may sound appealing to reduce crime rates and stop violence, new evidence suggests otherwise. Recently there has been trends of certain lunatics who own guns that decide to shoot innocent people
is watching their backs as they walk to class. Parents should not have to worry about the safety of their children away at college. However, schools are turning into one-sided war zones. No student is allowed to carry a firearm on a university campus, yet young adults are being gunned down left and right. We as a society can at least even the playing field. I am for giving students the right to carry firearms on campuses in an effort to even the odds, help students feel safer, and train them for emergency
credible personal situations to support her authority to possess a gun. Because she was such a peace-loving woman, carrying a gun would be a fallacy. Her stated cause and effects gave this article logical appeal on the subject of carrying guns for safety purposes. Although she establishes good logical appeal, she failed to include statistics that could have made her argument more credible. Despite Hasselstrom’s personal characteristics of being a peace-loving, caring woman, the distance that she
President Barack Obama says we have an “obligation” to try anything that could save one child, but many people find this statement to be ridiculous. Gun control is thought of as a government policy or regulations to control or limit the sale and use of firearms. In the U.S. constitution, the 2nd 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. Inside America today, gun control is a major