America Needs Gun Control
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For years proposals for gun control and the ownership of firearms have been among the most controversial issues in modern American politics. The public debate over guns in the United States is often seen as having two side. Some people passionately assert that the Second Amendment protects an individual's right to own guns while others assert that the Second Amendment does no more than protect the right of states to maintain militias. There are many people who insist that the Constitution is a "living document" and that circumstances have changed in regard to an individual’s right to bear arms that the Second Amendment upholds. The Constitution is not a document of total clarity and the Second Amendment is perhaps one of the worst drafted of all its amendments and has left many Americans divided over the true intent. There is an American consensus for some form of gun control. “…[F]irearms were involved in two-thirds of all murders in the United States and [t]he United States leads the world's richest nations in gun deaths…murders, suicides, and accidental deaths due to guns - according to a study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the International Journal of Epidemiology” (Lepore). There might be some far extreme people who think that all guns should be banned but most sane Americans do not think that gun rights should be abolished. Americans regard self-defense as the most compelling reason to have a gun and twenty-two percent of households have handguns in the United States. However many people do think that gun control laws must be enacted and enforced. Pro-gun extremists and the National Rifle Association’s (NRA) must understand that there is a real for many people at the uncontrolled s... ... middle of paper ... ... “Why Obama's Silence on Gun Control Pleases No One.” Time.Com. 7 Feb. 2011. Web. 9 Feb. 2011 Carter, Gregg Lee. Guns in American Society: A - L. Santa Barbara; ABC-CLIO, Inc Print. D’Andrilli, Stephen and Kopel, David B. “What America Can Learn From Switzerland Is That The Best Way To Reduce Gun Misuse Is To Promote Responsible Gun Ownership.” GUNCITE. Feb. 1990. Web. 9 Feb. 2011. “Do Guns Provide Safety? At What Cost?” Southern Medical Journal. Feb. 2010. Web. 9 Feb. 2011. “Facts Gun Violence.” Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. Web. 9 Feb. 2011. “Gun Law European Style.” Time Europe Vol. 159 No. 19. 13 May 2002. Web. 9 Feb. 2011. Lepore, Jill. “Why is American History So Murderous?” NewYorker. 9 Nov. 2009. Web. 9 Feb. 2011 “Protect Children, Not Guns 2009.” Children's Defense Fund, 16 September 2009. Web. 9 Feb. 2011.
In this essay, the author
- Opines that the second amendment protects an individual's right to own guns while protecting the right of states to maintain militias. the constitution is not a document of total clarity.
- Opines that there is an american consensus for some form of gun control, stating that the united states leads the world's richest nations in gun deaths, but most sane americans don't think that gun rights should be abolished.
- Explains that almost 100,000 people in america are shot or killed with a gun. hysterical gun owners oppose any gun control and often think that the government wants to take away their rights to own firearms.
- Argues that guns should not be banned, but should be balanced with some government regulations to ensure that firearms do not get into the wrong hands of felons, criminals and the mentally ill.
- Opines that america faces tragic mass shootings and senseless homicides that take the lives of our citizens. the debate on gun control goes round and round with finger pointing and nothing accomplished.
- Explains that most european countries have stricter gun regulations than the united states. gun owners must be licensed and firearms registered and stored in a safe and secure way.
- Argues that the nra and gun rights extremists are so fond of the second amendment that they believe that it is their god-given right to bear arms.
- Argues that gun violence is on the hands or the consciences of gun rights supporters who have refused to acknowledge that we need new gun control laws.
- Explains that obama's silence on gun control pleases no one. carter, gregg lee. guns in american society: a-l santa barbara; abc-clio, incprint.
- Explains the brady campaign to prevent gun violence's "gun law european style." time europe vol. 159 no. 19.
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- America Needs Limited Gun Controlopinionated essayGun control has become a heavily debated topic within the courts and among activists who support gun control and those who do not. Numerous individuals will argue that there are not enough laws and restrictions for firearm owners across the country. While others will argue that the current laws and regulations violate every Americans right to the Second Amendment. Which states, “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.”
In this essay, the author
- Opines that gun control has become a heavily debated topic within the courts and among activists who support and those who don't. many individuals will argue that there are not enough laws and restrictions for firearm owners across the country.
- Explains that the united states established gun control to regulate the sale and ownership of firearms, but the current laws do not carry out a more important reason to reduce gun related crimes.
- Explains that the national firearms act was passed in 1934 and the gun control act in 1968. the brady act requires gun dealers to run background checks.
- Explains that the nra is a leading advocate fighting against wrongful gun control and possibly outlawing firearms. they place emphasis on the importance of gun safety and demonstrate how safe guns are in the right hands.
- Opines that california has the most restrictive gun control laws and regulations, with a background check for all firearm sales and limiting citizens to one handgun purchase per month.
- Opines that firearms can be used for hunting, collecting, and target shooting.
- Opines that the government needs to address the current gun control laws and regulations. taking guns away is not the answer to the problem. alternatives need to be researched and put into effect immediately.
- Cites the following sources: https://www.usconstitution.net/consttop_2nd.html, http://asahi-net.or.jp/zj5j-gttl/guns.
864 wordsRead More - Gun Control versus Gun Rightsanalytical essayIn America guns have been a part of the country’s society since it’s birth. Throughout history the citizens of the US have used firearms to protect the nation, protect their families, hunt for food and engage in sporting activities. The issue of Guns and gun control is complex. Weighing the rights and liberties of the individual against the welfare and safety of the public has always been a precarious balancing act. In the United States, gun control is one of these tumultuous issues that has both sides firmly entrenched in their positions. Those parties in favor of gun ownership and the freedom to use and keep arms, rely on the fact that the provision for such rights is enshrined in their constitution. In this climate of growing violence, rife with turmoil and crime, gun advocates feel more than ever that their position is justified. As citizens of the “Land of the Free” possessing a gun is a fundamental right, and may even be a necessity... Anti- gun lobbyists point to the same growing violence and gun related crimes in an effort to call on the government to take action. By enacting more laws and stricter control, these people not in favor of guns feel society would be better safer.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the issue of guns and gun control is complex and has both sides firmly entrenched in their positions.
- Argues that gun control versus gun rights strikes at the heart of u.s. culture and legal system.
- Explains that gun ownership and gun related sporting activities are part of the cultural mosaic that makes up the united states.
- Opines that a growing number of people in the united states are asking for stricter legislation on guns and opposing "gun rights" groups.
- Explains that the second amendment gives individual citizens the right to keep and bear arms, which is at the core of the gun control debate. militias were formed apart from the british backed or loyalist armies.
- Argues that the higher gun ownership in america is a contributing factor to their use in crimes. the crime rate in switzerland is considerably lower according to statistics published in 2006.
- Argues that controlling the ownership and use of firearms in america is a convoluted and daunting undertaking by anyone wishing to do so.
- Cites cox, chris, agresti, and smith. the nra fights to enforce and extend gun owners' rights.
1430 wordsRead More - An Argument for Gun Controlanalytical essayAmerica is the most well armed nation in the world, with American citizens owning about 270 million of the world’s 875 million firearms (Marshall). Indeed, this is more than a quarter of the world’s registered firearms. The reason why Americans own so many guns is because of the Second Amendment, which states, “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.” (Rauch) This amendment guarantees U.S. citizens the right to have firearms. Since this amendment is relatively vague, it is up for interpretation, and is often used by gun advocates to argue for lenient gun laws. Hence, gun control is a frequently discussed controversial topic in American politics.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that mentally incompetent refers to individuals who are a danger to firearms under federal law.
- Proposes approving legislation for a “cash for clunkers” program for gun control.
- Opines that annadale, fred holmes, “the easy availability of guns.” the washington post, 12 jun. 2011.
- Quotes luo, michael, and the new york times. "felons finding it easy to regain gun rights."
- States marshall, j., "the us is the most heavily armed country in the world."
- Analyzes martin, claire, and siegel, masada, “jared loughner’s path in hour before arizona shooting.” the daily beast.
- Argues that the second amendment should be reinterpreted so stricter gun laws can be implemented.
- Explains that it made sense for colonists to be armed because the colonial militias were composed of volunteer minutemen.
- Analyzes the abuse of the right to bear arms in shay's rebellion, where an unruly group of farmers in economic crisis tried to hijack a militia armory.
- Explains that although there are federal and some state background checks when purchasing a gun, they are often contradictory or not thoroughly enforced.
- Explains that seung-hui cho purchased the guns that killed thirty-three people because of the contradictory federal and state law.
- Illustrates the need for gun laws to be enforced, especially when children can be harmed if it is ignored. a stricter gun law would provide much needed supplementation to the faulty background checks.
- Argues that the current gun law is the "gun show loophole", where guns can be legally purchased from private dealers and gun owners at gun conventions without any background check.
- Analyzes how anders behring breivik, the shooter responsible for the norway massacre, purchased his firearm through an american supplier.
- Opines that a strict gun law would ensure the safety of innocent people by taking away the weapons used to kill them.
- Explains that america boasts the most accidental gun deaths in the world at 0.27 deaths per 100,000 people. 34% of american children live in houses that have firearms.
- Argues that although there are legitimate groups who must carry guns, there is no need for civilians to carry them.
- Opines that some states do not require firearms registrations or even limits on the types of guns a person can own.
- Opines that it is baffling that gun advocates can still consider such lax gun laws as too restrictive.
- Argues that raising awareness about the dangers of guns and resisting the gun culture of america is the most effective way toward gun control.
- Opines that the government could reward citizens with tax breaks instead of cash rewards, which would provide an incentive for people to relinquish their weapons peacefully.
- Analyzes how bash, dana, and brown, tim, "the british banned guns on our founding fathers & it brought about a revolution."
- Explains that carrying a gun increases the risk of getting shot and killed. chapter 4 gun purchase and campus policies. virginia government.
- Explains rauch, jonathan, and siemaszko, corky. the norwegian massacre suspect anders behring breivik says he bought part of his arsenal in the us.
- Explains that texas gun laws made simple. web. 5 june 2015.
2438 wordsRead More - America Needs Gun Control Lawsanalytical essayGuns have been the weapon of choice for some of the most brutal massacres on America soil. Since early history guns have been used mainly for militia and defense purposes. But, the development of new gun technology has made firearms more accessible and deadly. Although the second amendment gives the right to bear arms, guns should be controlled and monitored by the government because guns have contributed to a lot of killings in America and will increase crime rates.
In this essay, the author
- Opines that gun control laws will limit the access to obtain firearms. guns can reduce passion crimes and suicides, and in australia, they have passed laws that have reduced homicide.
- Argues that the second amendment is granting the right to have a militia as well as "the people" to protect the nation with firearms.
- Opines that guns should be controlled and monitored by the government because they have contributed to killings in america and the horrific tragedies.
- Argues that gun control laws in america can be effective for american society and potently have the same effect as gun controls laws have on australia.
- Proposes a solution that would limit the death toll by gun violence in american civilization. firearms have been used for massacres, homicides and gun related accidents.
- Explains that guns in the united states: facts, figures and firearm law.
900 wordsRead More - America Needs Gun Education, Not Gun Control Lawsopinionated essayGun crime in America has become a big issue. We are barraged by news outlets with story after story showing the wide use of guns in horrific and tragic crimes. These crimes all too often end in single if not multiple deaths. Politicians and law makers are constantly trying to find ways to reduce these crimes and keep the public safe. Unfortunately their ideas or methods involve some measure meant at reducing or eliminating the public’s access to guns. This method only infringes on the basic and most significant of all American rights, the right to keep and bear arms, as defined in the second amendment. It also takes guns from honest law abiding citizens and puts them in the hands of the criminals committing these crimes. The only effective way to reduce gun crime and unnecessary gun deaths is through education, not more gun control legislation. This education should begin at the beginning, by defining the where gun rights came from and the need for these rights.
In this essay, the author
- Opines that the only effective way to reduce gun crime and unnecessary gun deaths is through education, not more gun control legislation.
- Explains that the united states constitution defines the rights and freedoms of the people. the 2nd amendment grants law abiding citizens the privilege of owning and lawfully using guns.
- Explains the need for the 2nd amendment when we understand the declaration of independence, which was to declare the peoples independence from great britain.
- Opines that educating people to the fact that firearms are used for far more good than bad, would help the perception of guns.
- Explains that the united states is ranked number 1 in the world for gun ownership, while countries such as honduras and el salvador lead in homicide rates.
- Explains that the right to legally own a gun allows us to protect our family and property from criminals, and tyrannical governments.
- Explains that the washington times article, "the gun challenge", points out that in 1996 britain outlawed all automatic weapons and almost all handguns, resulting in a decline in firearm related deaths.
- Compares the united states with other european countries to determine if more guns equal more murder and suicide.
- Analyzes how the washington times examines the effects of gun laws in d.c. and chicago in relation to murders.
- Opines that if the us wants to effectively reduce gun crime, they need to implement a strong and well-planned education program.
- Explains the purpose of the international hunter education association (ihea-usa), which is to develop comprehensive online hunter's safety courses that teach students important laws and regulations, and safe, responsible firearm handling.
- Opines that gun laws could be strengthened by requiring gun owners to attend and pass a comprehensive gun safety course.
- Opines that if we educate everyone about the need and purposes of guns ownership, we will reduce gun crime and gun deaths.
- Cites edwards, richard, halbrook, p. stephen, and karp, aaron. "small arms survey 2007"
- Summarizes kates, b. don, and mauser, gary's article, "would banning firearms reduce murder and suicide" in the harvard law journal.
1750 wordsRead More - The Importance Of Gun Control In Americaopinionated essayAbout 1/3rd or 37% of Americans own guns. People may ask why this statistic is important, the statistic shows about how many people own guns but doesn’t show how many guns that person actually has in their possession.This statistic also does not take into consideration the people who own guns illegally. In recent years America has had some of the deadliest mass shootings,that have taken place within a developed country. According to EveryTown “America’s gun homicide rate is more than 25 times the average of other high-income countries.” which when compared to the amount of guns within the U.S. is not all that surprising.The issue of gun control has always been sensitive with the public. Some individuals say it's within their rights to own a
In this essay, the author
- Opines that most mass shootings can be avoided if the government tightens control on guns.
208 wordsRead More - America Needs Stricter Gun Control Lawsexplanatory essayGun control has become more of a hot topic in recent years. Some believe that there is no need for additional gun control. On the other hand, we have some that believe that the government can improve gun laws. Although many believe that gun control will violate their rights, the idea of stricter gun control laws can help communities.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that gun control has become more of a hot topic in recent years. some believe that there is no need for additional gun controls, while others believe the government can improve gun laws.
- Opines that gun control is a solution to the growing crisis of shootings.
- Explains that a community consists of several different aspects, including the physical aspect, infrastructure, demographics, history, patterns of settlement, commerce and industry, community leaders, economics and government/politics.
- Explains that the second amendment was ratified in 1791. it has been interpreted many different ways to fit the wants of this society.
- Opines that a well-regulated militia is necessary to the security of.a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.
- States that virginia has the best interpretation of the second amendment. virginia was the first colony to adopt a state constitution before the declaration of independence.
- Explains that a well-regulated militia is the proper, natural, and safe defense of the free state.
- Explains the gun control act, which outlawed mail order sales of rifles and shotguns. the assassination of john f. kennedy, martin luther king, and robert kennedy influenced this change.
- Explains that the law enforcement officers protection act made it illegal for anybody to create or import armor piercing ammunition, which is nicknamed " cop killer bullets."
- Opines that crime is a social problem and people need to invest in solving it with real solutions. under god's kingdom everyone will live in peace and security.
- Explains that there are loopholes between legal and illegal sales of weapons. guns are sold and resold all the time without the first owner or seller knowledge.
- Opines that gun control will be hard to come by if we can't stop the united nations gun trade activity. 67% of gun owners say it's for "target shooting".
- Explains that ben wilson was killed by a gun at the tender age of 17 in chicago. he was the number one basketball player in the country.
- Describes how their family was deeply affected by guns. their mother was shot several times while walking her sister home from the hospital.
- Opines that gun control is needed, but there is nothing a law, this government, man can do to control these machines of destruction. god's kingdom will turn the earth and humans back to their original state.
- Cites deering, tara, and watchtower bible and tract society of pennsylvania for their "new world translation of the holy scriptures".
1537 wordsRead More - Gun Violence Research Paperanalytical essayDespite the surge in numeral count of children and youth killed from gun related violence, research indicates that most Americans still remain adamant to any further restrictions on guns and firearms ownership and usage. It is even more surprising to learn that a large percentage of people tend to believe that communities are safer where individuals are free to purchase and use weapons to defend themselves from actual or potential threats or threatening situations.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that despite the surge in number of children and youth killed from gun related violence, most americans remain adamant to further restrictions on guns and firearms ownership and usage.
- Explains that gun violence is a complex and multi-facet issue, and that america needs strong laws to protect innocent lives and law enforcement officials from such acts.
- Explains that blumstein (2002) states that the decline started in the mid-1990s as drug markets shrank, law enforcement increased efforts to control youth access to guns, and youth gun carrying decreased.
- Explains that half of american households today own guns, compared to just 35% in 1994. many children and youth are exposed to gun violence at home, at school, or through media.
- Explains fingerhut and kaufer's view that gun violence affects children and youth in physical, psychological, financial, emotional, and legally aspects of their lives.
- Explains that hundreds of youth are killed as a result of gun violence, and this eventually leads to further deaths from retaliations in incidents of gang related shooting.
- Argues that the psychological effects of exposure to gun violence on children and youth include anger, withdrawal, posttraumatic stress disorder, and desensitization to violence.
- Explains that youth violence also poses a major challenge to the economic vitality especially in low-income communities. businesses in these neighborhoods tend to close earlier than similar businesses in relatively "safe" areas.
- Argues that gun violence disproportionately affects the poor, but it imposes costs on all americans. they conclude that a balance between the general cost and benefits of firearms usage and private ownership must be reached in order to protect the american youth.
866 wordsRead More - America Needs Some Gun Controlopinionated essayGun control is the effort to restrict or limit the possession and use of guns. The gun control debate may be one of the most important issues in our society. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2008 that the 2nd Amendment restrains the government’s ability to ban handguns. Some politicians are passionate about gun control and make voting decisions based upon on this issue alone; hence, the people we elect into office directly affect our lives. A few republican politicians have a strong belief in the right to own guns. This battling contradiction can sometimes make it difficult to approach the issue reasonably. The arguments have different statistics and facts regarding how firearms can impact society. It is important to realize that there are strong and valid points to be made for both sides of gun control issues. With that in mind, is there a “right” or “wrong” side to this issue?
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the 2nd amendment restrains the government’s ability to ban handguns. some politicians are passionate about gun control and make voting decisions based on this issue alone.
- Opines that gun rights advocates believe that the 2nd amendment guarantees the right to own guns and gun control laws are a violation of their constitutional rights.
- Explains that gun control does not affect hunters or other law-abiding citizens. the nra concluded that the miller ruling supports the right of individuals to keep and bear arms for hunting or self-defense.
- Concludes that there is no right or wrong side when it comes to gun control. both sides have valid points and facts; choosing a side is merely one’s personal opinion rather than “right” or “wrong”.
- Opines that rudy giuliani on gun control. ontheissues.org - candidates on the issues, 2000.
- Describes the legal activities and projects of the gun owners foundation.
- States that macalady, ali, "a hunter for gun control — high country news."
- Cites romano, andrew, "sarah palin's gun control warnings at safari club international." newsweek.
- Cites romano, andrew, "sarah palin's gun control warnings at safari club international." newsweek.
- Argues that the second amendment does not extend the right to keep and bear arms to individuals, but to the well-regulated militias mentioned in the first part of the amendment.
- Explains that david souter on gun control was interviewed by ontheissues.org. the united states constitution - the 2nd amendment.
1562 wordsRead More - We Need Gun Control Lawsopinionated essayA gun is a few pieces of metal, it is inanimate. Guns don’t kill people! People Kill people! There are so many hit and runs that occur in America, so why is it that we don’t campaign for the banning of Cars? The possession of a Gun is every American's right. If you want a gun, go and buy one legally, and follow the law. It's those who illegally purchase guns that fire them senselessly. People like that is why we need guns. Banning gun use for the general public will never stop them from being used.
In this essay, the author
- Opines that the possession of a gun is every american's right, and argues that banning gun use for the general public will never stop them from being used.
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