In the United States, one of the main arguments going on over the past many years has been the debate of gun control. Some people say that guns should be regulated, and higher-class weapons should not be given out to the people. Others say that the Second Amendment allows them to keep their weapons, and that they should have the right to buy what they choose. Other countries have attempted to control guns in the past, and they have had mixed results. I believe that people should be allowed to keep their weapons, because of safety concerns and past attempts at gun control. One of the main reasons that people believe guns should be outlawed is because of school shootings. While I do agree that these are awful and horrible things, most people stop at the emotional part of the story, and never stop to think about what actually happened. On social media, where the gun control debate rages like wildfire, people say that if we get rid of all guns, school shootings will no longer happen. However people often miss one crucial thing: The gun does not make people want to kill. It is the person, rather than the weapon, that causes these monstrosities to happen. Getting rid of weapons to stop murder is like …show more content…
“If we get rid of guns, there will be less murder,” people say. But the data shows that they are wrong. In Kennesaw, Georgia, it is the law to own a gun (CNN) and to use it for home defense only. According to gun control supporters, a town like this would be the most dangerous place in the world, right? Wrong. Kennesaw has had one murder in the last six years and their violent crime rate is under 2%. Because everyone has a gun for self defense, any crime is quickly and effectively stopped. And although this is only partial data, and there may be more to it than just gun control, I have to admit that the small town of Kennesaw makes a pretty strong argument against gun
One of the biggest debates in education is how to respond to gun violence in schools. According to BBC, “There were 64 school shootings in 2015” (BBC). One response to the rise in gun violence in schools is to arm teachers. Even our President has mentioned “giving a bonus” (Davis 2) to teachers that The fact that the idea of arming teachers is even being discussed is disappointing. Bringing more guns into a school is not the answer to gun violence. Most people that defend the idea that guns will “help” keep schools safe have basically three points: (1) teachers will be trained in gun safety, (2) it helps deter potential school shooters, and (3) it will make the students feel more safe. Even though there is some truth to those points, I think that the cons of arming teachers vastly outweigh the pros of arming teachers.
For hundreds of years Americans have been growing up with the notion that it is a right to own a gun. Since the creation of the second amendment, people all over the United States have been able to guns for private use. Guns operated by the public are said to have a variety of uses such as, being able to protect oneself if conflict arises, grants the ability to put food on the table, and are used in competitions shooting targets against other people. But for many people guns have been seen as the root of all evil. Anti-gun users think that guns cause a variety of unexpected and innocent deaths. They also think that there are not enough laws in place that allow just about anyone to purchase a gun. The question of should guns be legal to all citizens has plagued our society. Do you think it is morally right for anyone to arm themselves and use it when they deem it to be necessary? Or do you think that the 2rd amendment seem unnecessary and outdated law that needs to be rewritten? These questions are just two of many that have thrown back and forth between pro-gun and anti-gun users.
The myth is that most Americans believe that a gun ban will protect their families and loved one from violence and other forms of danger but in actuality, most Americans are pro second amendment understanding a gun ban has the reverse effect. What gun ban advocates do not regularly acknowledge is that more restrictive gun laws do not incentivize criminals to give up their guns. Chicago & Washington are prime examples of highly restrictive gun zones with skyrocketing crime. The law abiding citizen is defenseless against a criminal who disregards the law. This issue is not only domestic; UK burglary, assault, and other crime are increasing with & without guns. A criminal who wants to commit a crime will commit a crime with whatever he can legally or illegally get his hands on. When a crime is committed with a knife, the media does not call it “knife crime”. That’s because in a court of law, each is held accountable for their actions, not the object. Why are guns any different? This is because there is a misunderstanding about guns, violence & the correlation. There are a plethora of attempted crimes not reported because of a second amendment wielding law abiding citizen protected themselves and deterred the would be criminal. Statistics are not usually discussed about the positive stories of the feared tool deterring violence on a daily basis. The solution to fluctuating violence is not a simple answer. Rampant, out of control government spending leads to inflation, while expensive over legislation drains and weakens the economy which causes weaker purchasing power and increa...
The second amendment to the US Constitution shows that it is unconstitutional to have complete and total gun control. 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 means that it is the right of an American citizen, abiding by the constitution, has the right to bear arms. Currently, there are over three hundred and seven billion people residing as American citizens. Within the homes of these Americans, forty five percent have a registered gun in their household. As a diverse nation, there are many reasons why there are guns located within a household. Sixty percent stated the gun is used for protection against int...
America 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.
The United States is a free country, and people think the right to bear arms is a basic right that every American has. This second amendment adopted in the Bill of Rights since 1791, it gives every U.S. citizen the right to keep and bear arms. Since this right got adopted, there are a lot of controversies around it, about regarding how, where, when, and why people should have the right to bear arms. This is an issue that most Americans should care about because it is about everybody’s safety. Some people say that because of people can carry gun freely, the ratio of crime and violation keeps rising. People always think gun is an evil thing that is only hurting and killing, but people do not know that it is the people who control the gun is evil, not the gun. American citizens should continue to have the rights to bear arms, because its benefits are significant to everybody; people use gun for protection, defense themselves from other threats, and also for many recreational activities.
John Luik author of the article “The Increased Availability of Guns Reduces Crime” and Sabina Thaler the author of the article “The Claim of Increased Gun Availability Reduces Crime is Unfounded” are two examples of people having different opinions on such a debatable topic. Both authors talk about guns taking people’s lives, Thalers article focuses on guns taking innocent people’s lives, and Luiks article focuses on guns being innocent people’s protection. Many gun supporters will say that more guns will bring down the crime rate. These same believers will give facts stating that the more guns in a state, the less likely gun owners will use them. “The chances of innocent people being the victims of violent crime, including murder, decrease—not increase—when access to guns is made easier” (Luik).
As time goes by, cultures change, and people change. Gun laws have become very strict and a person must have a legal permit to carry a weapon in a public facility. Unfortunately, the misuse of guns have become a problem in America. School shootings have become more rampant. Even though we should all have the right to protect ourselves, we should limit the access of guns on our school campus. When children are not properly taught at home, it puts them at a greater risk to become a problem in the school setting. If a troubled child or an adult doesn’t have access to weapons at home, they could very well target those who do have access to weapons, especially those on campuses. Kids are shooting each other and they are also, sadly, doing the most disturbing and heart breaking thing a child can do, and that is to commit suicide.
Gun control is an awfully big issue in the United States today. Many people in America don’t agree with the gun control laws that they have today. Gun control laws only take guns and freedom away from law-abiding citizens. Many citizens have their own reasons for owning a gun. Why would the government want to make it harder for people to own a gun? People that own guns aren’t very likely to be attacked by criminals. Owning a handgun is one of the best ways of protection when used correctly. The second amendment states “the right to bear arms”; does this grant everyone the right to own a gun? Gun control laws have not been proven to do anything for citizens. Gun control laws just make it harder for the good guy average Joe to own a gun. Gun control laws are not a good idea, and are taking part in the loss of our freedom that was given to us.
Restrictive gun controls can be a bad thing for current gun owners, and people looking to own a gun. My first reason against such restrictive gun control is that gun control laws do not prevent crime, gun ownership does. My second argument against gun control laws is that gun control laws infringe upon the right to self defense, and they can deny people a sense of safety. My third and final argument against gun control is gun control laws will not prevent criminals from obtaining guns or breaking laws. These prior reasons and my following justifications will hopefully change your point of view on this subject.
Some people think that owning a gun is unconstitutional, but if your life was on the line then would you think its constitutional? My grandmother lives in a city where being robbed is something everyone should be used to by now, but while some citizens were being robbed their lives were also taken. Her 2 story house was robbed 4 years ago and her life was threatened , she lives alone and is physically weak. The man who attempted to rob her pointed a gun 6 feet away from her head and told her to give him all of her valuables. If she didn't take her licensed gun and shot him in the arm, her life would have been taken. I believe that private gun ownership is constitutional and helps save lives.
“It's not a gun control problem; it's a cultural control problem.” (Barr). This quote is saying how if the government takes away the weapons, the problems with the weapons will still be there with the people. The current situation surrounding gun control is that the government is trying to pass a bill to limit or completely take away guns from the people of the United States. Gun control should not be allowed and everyone should be allowed to own weapons. The government should not mandate gun control because of the selling of guns and extra things that go with guns help the economy, how guns affect crime rates and how gun control laws really don’t help with violent gun crimes.
“Guns are not the problem. It is us that is the problem” (Kieta Shimizu). On the topic of gun control there are many arguments that can be made for both sides of the coin no doubt. In this essay you will hopefully learn why we do not need gun control in the great country that is The United States of America. Three main topic will be covered the effects of private gun ownership, gun control in society, and guns and their usage. Private gun ownership does not pose a serious threat to society, but provides an effective means of self defense.
Guns have a long history in the United States. Guns are used for self-defense but they are also used for hunting. Since guns are a part of the American culture, it is almost impossible to get rid of all the guns in the country. However, by training people how to use the guns properly, give people the right mental care, and limit the people who can have guns could stop school shootings in America.
Sam Brownback once said, “I don't think there should be more gun control. I think there should be more education.” There are many different views on gun control because it is a subject that is not always just for or against, it is more complex than that. Some think guns should be slightly restricted and harder to obtain, while others feel the government should have no say. In the following, the articles, “The Case For Banning Guns” written by Paul Waldman and “The Case Against Banning Guns” by Shikha Dalmia. The articles previously stated are both from the website TheWeek.com.